Diesel Thefts Surge in NSW Farms

0:00This is Adelaide News today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News now. Diesel thefts from farms in regional New South Wales are spiking as fuel prices climb higher. The New South Wales Police Rural Crime Prevention Team is probing thousands of leaders stolen from properties lately. Officers urge anyone spotting missing fuel or cheap sales to report it right away. In the past two weeks reports have poured in, including 800 leaders taken near orange and 500 leaders from a farm at Ningen, West of. Dubbo, average diesel prices jumped from 182 cents per liter in February to over 260 cents by mid-March. Global oil disruptions from the Middle East War are fueling the shortage. Farmers are feeling the pinch hard since diesel runs their pumps, tractors, and crop sprays. Beatru grower Ed Fagan lost more than 1,000 leaders from his cower property in late January through a sneaky siphon setup. He says neighbors face the same ongoing issue, now worse with supply delays stretching weeks.

1:01Police executed a search warrant and grabbed the van linked to Fagan's theft, but no arrests yet as inquiries continue. Officials expect more reports with prices staying high. Landholders should add security like fuel monitors, gate sensors, and cameras around tanks. Keep watch for late night vans, hauling drums, and flag any bargain diesel. Report thefts without touching the scene to preserve evidence. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com. Made in AI.