The average time to pay for MOTOR FUEL LIMITED has increased from 23 days in the first period to 26 days in the third period, indicating a trend of slower payment over time.
The company's volatility in terms of payment time can be seen in the fluctuation of the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days. In the first period, 81% of invoices were paid within 30 days, while in the third period, this percentage dropped to 78%.
From Jan 2018 to June 2019, MOTOR FUEL LIMITED has shown a consistent trend of slower payment, with the average time to pay increasing from 23 days to 26 days. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also decreased from 81% to 78% over this period.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 15 Apr 2026 | 37 | 48% | 42% | 10% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 07 Aug 2018 | 23 | 81% | 17% | 2% | 2% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are 30 days from the date of invoice for the majority of qualifying contracts. For fuel suppliers, we operate extended terms of up to 110 days due to sector‑specific arrangements. These are the terms we use most frequently; any alternative terms are agreed on a contract‑by‑contract basis.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
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Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
110
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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Motor Fuel Limited is registered in England and Wales and trades as Motor Fuel Group (MFG), described on its own site as the UK's largest independent forecourt operator. It operates around 1,200 forecourt sites across its MFG and Morrisons networks, offering fuel retailing, a dual-fuel strategy including ultra-rapid EV charging, vehicle valeting, and convenience retail with 'food to go' outlets such as Greggs and Burger King. The business has grown through acquisitions, including Murco Petroleum's retail assets, Shell-branded stations, MRH, and Morrisons forecourts. It also runs a franchise-style contract management model allowing operators to run individual sites, and supplies fuel to independent dealers under the Murco brand.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: motorfuelgroup.com · motorfuelgroup.com · motorfuelgroup.com