£200,000 Worth of Fuel From Petrol Stations Daily Since the Iran War Began, With Incidents Up 20% in Five Months, According to Forecourt Eye

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The conflict disrupted oil supplies, pushing wholesale and pump prices higher. The company estimates daily theft value rose 48% to £194,000, with volumes up 24% to 108,900 litres. Forecourt Eye, based on a sample of 550 forecourts extrapolated to 8,359, recorded 2,872 daily incidents, including drive-offs and claims of inability to pay.

It will partner with Facewatch to offer free crime reporting tech to 2,000 retailers. Prices peaked in April, fell after a US-Iran framework deal in June, but rose again after peace talks collapsed, hitting a new high last week. The government has vowed to act on price gouging, though the CMA found no widespread evidence.

Retailers deny accusations, citing higher costs. The BRC says competition keeps prices low. "abuse, intimidation and violence from frustrated customers"

Source: BBC UK

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