Fuel theft rises after Middle East conflict pushes up pump prices

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Reports of unpaid-for fuel rose by 3% in April, building on a 19% surge in March, according to the British Oil Security Syndicate

Fuel theft is continuing to surge after the conflict in the Middle East pushed up petrol and diesel pump prices, new data has shown.

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