The family-owned Maxol group of petrol forecourt has posted a profit of €27 million for last year – a rise of 57% on the previous year as the company bounced back strongly from lockdowns.

It has also announced an investment plan of €100 million to transform itself from a petrol and diesel-based business into a retail and licensing business– With a focus on fossil free recharging. Speaking to Joe this morning was Brian Donaldson - the boss of Maxo.l