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Welcome to the Leaded Petrol websiteOn the site you'll find: a full list of petrol stations
selling leaded petrol in the UK, |
| While LRP is gradually being phased out, there are no plans to stop supplying genuine leaded petrol. Don't forget, if your local filling station doesn't sell leaded petrol, ask them to start! |
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| - PRESS INFORMATION - THURSDAY 15TH MAY 2008 -
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LEADED FUELS UPDATE |
Bayford & Co Ltd brought leaded petrol back to the UK market in 2000, primarily to service the needs of the classic car owner. As the only government approved supplier of leaded fuel in the UK, following the decision of the major oil companies to withdraw the product, Bayford remains committed to do all it can to make leaded fuel as widely available as possible. Recent press speculation suggesting that Bayford is no longer willing to supply leaded fuels is incorrect. Bayford, winner of numerous awards from the classic car industry for its efforts, including the Penrite Award for its Managing Director, Jonathan Turner, and Classic and Sportscar Award for ‘Product of the Year’, takes its role in fulfilling this declining yet important demand very seriously. Bayford does, however, face difficulties in securing product and recently outlined its frustrations in a letter to its retailers that presented the full picture of the situation. Its long term blending partner has decided that the volumes through the tank are no longer sufficient and the search for an alternative supplier - that complies with the stringent health and safety criteria for leaded product - now extends across the world. Several possible options are being considered. Never one to give up, Bayford's Managing Director, Jonathan Turner, an enthusiastic supporter and collector of veteran, vintage and classic cars, is continuing the search for a satisfactory solution: “Working alongside the FHBVC and Lord Montague we have had a consistent fight over the years with the government to keep this product available. Despite having to pay an extortionate rate of duty on leaded and the consistently declining volumes, we are working hard with all concerned to continue to make leaded fuel available. Despite all the frustrations our retailers have been fantastic. This subject is very close to my heart and we are determined to do all we can for our customers and all the classic car clubs and enthusiasts across the country.” |
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 Jonathan Turner, MD of
Bayford & Co Ltd, in his 1907 Itala in the Gobi Desert during last
year’s Peking to Paris. |
| Issued on behalf of Bayford & Co Ltd by Polygon Marketing Ltd. For further information visit www.bayfordgroup.co.uk and www.leadedpetrol.co.uk or contact Martin Allerton [martin@polygon.uk.com] on 01242 511012. |
| Bayford is campaigning to have the extra duty on Leaded
Petrol removed. You can help by printing this letter and sending it to your Member of Parliament |
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| Bayford has won two awards for leaded petrol - click to see more. |
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