a worrying trend

Border petrol station owner has fewer customers and more drivers who just pass through

Foto: Shutterstock

For many petrol station operators in the border region, the harsh reality is that, for some time now, many potential customers have preferred to drive on to cheaper suppliers in Belgium. And a growing number of through-traffic customers have also been added to this figure. There appears to be no real solution in sight, particularly as these kinds of trends are driven by major global events.

Subscribe to gain access to all news

Already have a subscription? Log in.

Choose your subscription

Considering a corporate subscription? Contact us to find out more.

Or

Want to read this article for free?

You can read one free article per month. Enter your email and we'll send you a free link to access the full article. No payment required.

Author: Vincent Krabbendam

Source: Mobility Energy

E-mail

Related posts

TRADE ASSOCIATION Inspiration, excitement and tastings at the GemaQ Summit at the Efteling

A day full of extraordinary stories, surprising insights and inspiration — set against the backdrop of the fairytale world of De Efteling. That was the fifth edition of the GemaQ Summit. An event in which participants were challenged to take a fresh look at their own work and environment. Inspiration, stimulation and tastings.
From the magazine Edward Doorten, owner of Green Planet: ‘We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels as quickly as possible’

Anyone who sees the energy transition as a competition with just one winner will be in for a surprise on the A28 near Pesse. There, more than twelve different fuels are available side by side at the petrol station. Meanwhile, entrepreneur Edward Doorten is building a refuelling station in Delfzijl designed to transport hydrogen by…
RESEARCH Inflation in Germany rises to 3.3 per cent due to high fuel prices

Driven by high fuel prices, inflation in Germany rose to 3.3 per cent year-on-year in September. This is the conclusion reached by the German statistics office, Destatis, based on provisional figures. In August, inflation in Europe’s largest economy stood at 2.9 per cent.
Digital magazine Mobility Energy 3-2026: Theme: Digitalisation

The third issue of Mobility Energy for 2026 focuses on digitalisation, a trend that is evident across all areas of the sector – from retail outlets to car washes and charging points. In this issue, we look at, amongst other things, the pros and cons of remote maintenance, the sales potential of the order kiosk…

Subscribe to gain access to all news

Already have a subscription? Log in.

Choose your subscription

Considering a corporate subscription? Contact us to find out more.

Or

Want to read this article for free?

You can read one free article per month. Enter your email and we'll send you a free link to access the full article. No payment required.