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.

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Recorded in Monaco with RM Sotheby’s during their classic car auction, Wolfe Power Club examines how the classic car market has behaved since February 28th, the start of the Iran Crisis.

Host Alex Wolfe speaks with Harvey Stanley about Ferrari demand, collector behaviour, and whether global events such as the Iran crisis are affecting high-value car sales. In the auction, there is everything from Ayrton Senna's first F1 car to a Ferrari 250 SWB Spyder formally owned by the Monaco royal family.

From Formula 1 history to multi-million euro Ferraris, this is a look inside the market during a key moment in the auction calendar.

Harvey was last on the podcast in our Christmas episode, where we looked back at a huge year for RM Sotheby’s and the global car market.

RM Sotheby's upcoming auctions: https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/

Harvey Stanley joined RM Sotheby’s in 2024 as Director of Private Sales UK, providing his extensive expertise across the UK and European markets. Beginning his career at DK Engineering, Stanley spent 13 years at the company as a sales specialist and Acquisition Consultant.

An avid racer, Harvey has raced in many events in the UK and across Europe. He has raced with great success at events such as Le Mans Classic, Spa, and Goodwood Revival. Harvey also sits on the board at Pursuit Racing, a well-regarded historic motor racing services business, a role in which he will continue to serve.

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In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, Alex Wolfe brings together representatives from Reform UK, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats to explore how energy policy is shaping public voting decisions.

Recorded live from the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, during the UKIFDA EXPO & Conference 2026, our fireside chats cut through the headlines to focus on what actually matters: rising energy costs, pressure on households and businesses and the trade-offs between affordability, security and long-term transition.

From fuel duty and heating oil to North Sea production, renewables and windfall taxes, each party sets out its approach and where it differs from the others, ultimately showing why it may play a defining role in the upcoming UK local elections.

Many thanks to our friends from UKIFDA for the opportunity to host us on the main stage and for a fantastic conference experience!

Speakers include:

Sir Jake Berry - Politician and Chief Operating Officer (Reform UK). Sir Jake Berry served as the MP for Rossendale and Darwen from 2010 to 2024. A former Conservative Party Chairman and Minister for the Northern Powerhouse, he was knighted in 2023 and switched to Reform UK in 2025. He is widely recognised as a leading voice on regional investment and "common-sense" politics.

Harriet Cross - Member of Parliament for Gordon and Buchan (Conservatives). Harriet Cross was elected to the UK Parliament in July 2024 and has continued to represent Gordon and Buchan in Westminster. In November 2024, Harriet was appointed an opposition assistant whip by the Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP and has since joined several All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs).

Carl Cashman - Prescot Town Councillor (Liberal Democrats). Carl Cashman is the leader of the Liverpool Liberal Democrats, representing the Church ward since 2023. Raised on a council estate, he advocates for social mobility and government devolution. His career began with Knowsley Council in 2016, before moving to Liverpool City Council. He famously ran for Mayor of the Liverpool City Region in 2017 against Steve Rotheram.

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