| Motor Fuel Limited | |
| Type: | Private |
| Founded: | 2004 |
| Founders: | --> Sharad Mohanlal Raja and Sailesh Ranchhoddas Sejpal |
| Successors: | --> |
| Hq Location City: | St Albans |
| Owner: | Clayton, Dubilier and Rice |
Motor Fuel Limited (trading as Motor Fuel Group and MFG) is a British operator of filling stations, convenience stores and food service providers in the United Kingdom, founded by Sharad Mohanlal Raja and Sailesh Ranchhoddas Sejpal in 2004.[1]
As of March 2024, the group is the UK's largest independent forecourt provider.[2] The company is currently based in St Albans and is owned by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, who also own the Morrisons supermarket chain.[3]
The company formed via a series of mergers of smaller operators. Malthurst acquired 75 sites branded Q8 from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation in 2004.[4] Malthurst and Refined Holdings (which used the Pace brand) merged into MRH.[5] MFG acquired MRH with its 500 sites in 2018.
In 2020, the group had revenue of £3,308 million, with an operating profit of £249 million.[6]
In September 2021, the group opened electric vehicle charging forecourts at its Putney and Stretford sites.[7] In December 2022, the group was awarded joint-best UK charging network by Zap-Map users.[8] By September 2023, the group had opened over 500 electric vehicle chargers across its network.[9]
As of March 2024, the group's food service provider deals include McDonald's, Burger King, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Subway, Greggs, and Pret a Manger.[10] The group also has deals with BP, Esso, Shell, Texaco, JET, Murco and EV Power.[11]