Fuel theft at UK forecourts has surged 20% since late February, costing nearly £200,000 daily as Middle East conflict spikes global prices — with thieves stealing fuel outright or exploiting payment chaos, while stations face abuse and violence. This echoes the surge seen after Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, revealing how volatile fuel costs are amid global turmoil. Forecourt Eye is now partnering with a facial recognition firm to arm 2,000 retailers with free crime-fighting tech, while the government investigates price gouging — though no widespread evidence found yet. Prices dipped briefly in June but are now climbing again to their highest since the conflict began, leaving retailers and customers caught in a tightening squeeze.
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