Morrisons Fuel Stations

Morrisons began selling fuel in the UK over 40 years ago and steadily expanded its petrol station network to become a prominent player in the market. By 2023, Morrisons operated around 340 fuel station sites across the UK, holding a 9.5% share of the UK fuel retail market. This placed Morrisons as the sixth largest fuel retailer based on motor fuel sales volume.

In a major move, Morrisons announced the sale of its entire petrol forecourt business to Motor Fuel Group (MFG) in a £2.5 billion deal. This transaction, completed in April 2024, included 337 Morrisons-branded petrol stations and over 400 associated sites across the UK. However, as part of the agreement, Morrisons retained a 20% stake in MFG and established commercial and supply agreements with the group to ensure the smooth continuation of services.

For customers, this means that Morrisons branding will remain on the forecourts, preserving the familiar experience at the pump. While ownership has changed, the collaboration ensures that Morrisons will continue to play a role in delivering fuel services to its customers across the UK.

This strategic decision allows Morrisons to focus on its core grocery business while still benefiting from its partnership with MFG, one of the UK's largest independent fuel retailers.