Inside the Debate Over Fuel Prices: PRA Executive Director Gordon Balmer

With two and a half months into the Iran Crisis, forecourt prices are affecting everyone in society. Alex Wolfe speaks with Petrol Retail Association Executive Director Gordon Balmer about rising fuel prices, recorded live at the NEC.They discuss fuel duty, retailer margins, inflation, government relations and how forecourts are responding during a period of higher pump prices. Gordon also explains why local forecourts remain important to communities and the wider UK economy.About Petrol Retail Association: https://www.ukpra.co.uk/Gordon Balmer is the Executive Director of the UK Petrol Retail Association. Gordon has worked for the PRA since 2013, primarily as Commercial Manager, where he was responsible for all marketing and commercial activities and represented the PRA in meetings with a number of Government Departments. Gordon has extensive experience in the fuel industry, having worked for BP for 30 years. During this time he worked in fuel sales, strategic planning, project management, UK Fuel Card Manager and UK Country Manager where he was responsible for fuel cards, commercial fuel, automotive lubricants and fleet performance management.Season Two is in Partnership with The SpectatorTickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchaseIf you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or [email protected] Our SocialsWebsite: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production TeamFounder and Host: Alex WolfeDirector of Government Relations: Max AustinDesigner: Nick PelekanosEditor: Adam WoodwardSocial Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast