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Service stations look to diversify in face of fuel uncertainty

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff ,
Publish Date
Fri, 22 Jun 2018, 6:48AM
A spokesman for Z Energy says the company needs to diversify into other areas than just fuel. (Photo: Getty Images)

Service stations look to diversify in face of fuel uncertainty

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff ,
Publish Date
Fri, 22 Jun 2018, 6:48AM

Uncertainty around global fuel prices is forcing one of our largest petrol chains to think outside the box.

Z Energy has announced plans to broaden the range of services it provides at its service stations around the country.

It's trialling everything from car-sharing to parcel collections.

First Retail Group managing director Chris Wilkinson told Kate Hawkesby it is a sign of just how risky the future of fuel sales is becoming.

"It's very necessary, if there's one sector that is very much under threat it's anything to do with carbon fuels."

He says it makes sense for Z to make the most of its large retail network.

"It's about that engagement and connection in cities where people no longer have vehicles they're walking between places and this will be quite useful'.

LISTEN ABOVE AS CHRIS WILKINSON TALKS TO KATE HAWKESBY

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