Two forecourts Jet off in the north of Scotland
FORECOURT brand Jet has expanded on its network across Scotland with two new sites added to its library in the north of Scotland.
The two newly branded Jet sites now join the network through supplier Highland Fuels as part of the operator’s authorised Jet branded retail distributor arrangement with Phillips 66 Limited and extends the forecourt brand’s reach into more local communities across the north of Scotland.
Ian Burgess, retail sales representative at Highland Fuels, said: “These additions reflect exactly the kind of independently run sites we are proud to support through our relationship with JET – businesses with real local importance, a strong sense of place and a clear ambition to keep improving their offer for motorists.
“What matters to us is helping each site make the most of what makes it distinctive, whether that is serving passing traffic on a key route, supporting a rural catchment or meeting the needs of both local residents and tourists. That local understanding, backed by the strength of the JET brand, is what makes this arrangement work so well.”
As part of the move, Jet has now opened its first branded forecourt station in the Aberdeenshire area with the opening of Drum of Wartle Filling Station in the Inverurie area. Located on the A920, the site has been transformed to provide a larger Premier convenience store on-site, which was introduced earlier this year when the location was acquired by Buccaneer Fuels Limited.
The site now serves locals as well as passing trade through the expanded shopping and food-to-go offer.
Meanwhile, the new Craigellachie Filling Station in Moray sites in the heart of Speyside’s whisky producing region and seeks to tap into the demand that comes from passing tourist trade. Operated by Craigellachie Filling Station Limited, the site includes a large Londis shop, Costa Coffee, pay-at-the-pump services for out of hours, a 50kW EV charger as well as a car valet service.
Phillips 66 said these new additions to the Jet forecourt brand mark a continued growth across Scotland through Highland Fuels and combines the strength of the two to deliver for locals as well as passing trade.
Paul Yates, retail account manager for Scotland at Phillips 66 Limited, said: “It is great to see two more Scottish sites joining the JET branded network through Highland Fuels, building on an arrangement that is already well established in the region.
“Each site has its own local role and character, and that is an important part of the story, as the two sites serve very different communities. Both show how a strong forecourt and convenience offer, backed by a trusted fuel brand, can be shaped around local needs.
“With these additions, there are now 50 JET-branded sites in Scotland, 12 of which are supplied by Highland Fuels under its authorised JET branded retail distributor arrangement with Phillips 66 Limited.”
