Fuel theft is exploding across Britain, with over a million pounds vanishing weekly from gas stations as thieves—often in fancy cars and suits—pull up, fill up, and bolt. Since February, rising fuel prices and global economic strain have made skipping out more tempting, turning a rare crime into a daily nightmare for station owners. Many feel abandoned by police, who treat these as civil matters rather than crimes, leaving businesses to shoulder losses or pursue costly lawsuits. With most cases closing without a single suspect caught, and police pushing impractical fixes like prepaid pumps, small business owners are left feeling powerless, vulnerable, and increasingly desperate for real help.
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