Why this firm ditched gold for UK petrol stations

A London-listed firm just made a massive contrarian bet that exposes the reality of the UK’s EV transition. While the government pushes aggressive green mandates, one company is betting millions that traditional British roadside infrastructure isn't going anywhere. Roadside Real Estate, formerly a west African gold mining cash shell, has cleared its portfolio of pubs, biotech, and boutique hotels to focus entirely on buying up UK petrol stations, aiming for a massive 400-site footprint. In this video, we look at the cold, hard numbers driving this bizarre pivot. While political targets paint a picture of a rapid EV takeover, internal industry data reveals a massive disconnect: even after the new petrol car ban hits, nearly 80% of vehicles on British roads by 2035 will still run on internal combustion engines. This isn't just a corporate curiosity; it’s an institutional-grade bet against the current political timeline. Is the EV transition heading for a massive structural reality check? Tell us your thoughts in the comments. #UKInfrastructure #EVTransition #RoadsideRealEstate #UKBusiness #Investing Strategy Get more of City AM 👇 🌐 http://www.cityam.com X(formerly Twitter): http://twitter.com/CityAM Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cityam Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/city_am LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/cityam