Spike in petrol thefts after Iran war pushed up fuel prices
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One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
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Petrol theft has surged by 62% compared with a year ago, according to new figures compiled for the BBC, with one forecourt owner saying drive-offs are costing him £2,000 a week across his five sites.
The data from fuel theft recovery company Pay My Fuel comes as petrol and diesel retailers say their staff have also faced a jump in abuse because of high fuel prices caused by the US-Israel war with Iran.
