Fuel thefts in the UK have soared over the last two months in response to expensive petrol and diesel costs as drivers break the law to avoid paying high rates.
New data shows that instances of fuel theft have surged by 62 per cent compared to the same time last year.
The spate of crimes has risen in response to petrol and diesel prices reaching their highest levels in more than three years due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Research regarding fuel theft found that the average weekly rate of drive-offs per forecourt increased from 2.1 in March last year to 3.4 this year. According to the company carrying out the research, drivers are also becoming more brazen in the amount of fuel they were trying to take without paying.
The average value of fuel stolen per incident jumped by 46 per cent over the same March-to-March period.
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