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Fuel theft from forecourts rises sharply as prices increase

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Fuel theft across UK forecourts is continuing to rise, according to crime prevention platform Forecourt Eye. Latest figures show sharp increases (up 23% this year) in the number of incidents, and both the volume and value of fuel taken, following the jump in pump prices…

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