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Fuel Thefts Surge in UK Amidst Iran War, Costing £200,000 Daily
Fuel thefts from UK forecourts have surged to nearly £200,000 per day since the start of the Iran war, according to recent reports. This significant increase in crime is impacting petrol stations across the country.
3 Aug, 01:04 — 3 Aug, 06:45
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BBCHigh21h ago
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual16h ago
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts each day during Iran war
For first-time offenders, there was a 23% increase in the number of incidents.
By Neil Lancefield
Read full article →myjoyonlineMixed19h ago
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
UK drivers have stolen almost £200,000 of fuel from petrol stations on average every day since the Iran war broke out and sent prices soaring, according to industry analysis.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
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First report: BBC · 3 Aug, 01:04|Full coverage: 4 · 8h|Window: 8h
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