BP has estimated that in the days either side of the bank holiday weekend, it expects to sell 1.6m sandwiches and salads from its partner M&S Food.

The forecourt retailer has forecast the sale of 553,000 cups of coffee in its more than 300 company-owned stores across the UK, alongside nearly 750,000 pastries from its Wild Bean Cafe range, including around 88,000 bacon and cheese turnovers, up to 71,000 sausage rolls and over 107,000 croissants.

BP also predicts that shoppers will indulge their sweet tooth when on the road this weekend as it expects to sell 1.6m bags of sweets and chocolates.

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From its range of flowers, which include rose and lily bouquets and short stem roses, BP forecasts that customers will purchase over 78,000 bouquets from its retail sites.

BP UK vice president of mobility and convenience retail Jo Hayward said: “While we all love getting away for the bank holiday, we also know that those long car journeys can take a toll on everyone’s sanity.

“So, whether you’re stopping off to recharge your batteries with a caffeine kick, stocking up on pastries and treats for the car, or need the essentials for an impromptu BBQ, we’ve got something for everyone.”

The news comes as last month, BP Pulse opened its first EV charging hub as part of its exclusive agreement to roll out charging points at M&S stores across the UK.