Petrol crime surges by up to 30% since start of US-Iran war
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Petrol crime surges by up to 30% since start of US-Iran war
"Britain has seen a near-30 per cent surge in fuel thefts at petrol stations, which could cost the forecourt sector more than 100m a year, campaigners have warned."
"Diesel prices have increased by 48.6 pence per litre while petrol has risen by 25.1ppl since the war in Iran began at the end of February."
"Forecourt Eye reported a 22 per cent rise in no means of payment incidents and a 6 per cent rise where offenders just leave without paying."
"According to the British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS), it is the biggest challenge facing forecourt operators and accounts for two-thirds of all forecourt fuel crime."
Britain is experiencing a significant increase in fuel thefts at petrol stations, with a nearly 30% rise reported. This surge could cost the forecourt sector more than £100 million annually. Diesel prices have risen by 48.6 pence per litre, while petrol has increased by 25.1 pence per litre since the onset of the Iran conflict. Reports indicate a 22% rise in no means of payment incidents and a 6% increase in cases where offenders leave without paying, highlighting the challenges faced by forecourt operators.
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