EnergyReader · 2026-08-07 02:34

UK Fuel Theft Jumps 48% as War-Driven Pump Costs Squeeze Drivers

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 7, 2026

Fuel theft at UK forecourts has risen 48% compared with the five months before the Middle East conflict began, OilPrice.com reported on Thursday (2026-08-06), with the frequency of incidents up a further 24% since the conflict started. The crimes include drivers filling up and leaving without paying and people claiming they cannot settle at the pump.

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