Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-04-21 09:04 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Elections, World News, War & Conflict
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Petrol theft has surged by 62% compared to 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.
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