Fuel Thefts Surge Amid UK Price Spike

0:00On March 14, fuel prices have spiked across the UK due to the Middle East conflict, sparking fuel thefts and tensions at petrol stations. The trouble started after a U.S. and Israel attack on Iran, on February 28, leading to Iranian strikes that shut down the strait of Hormuz. That key route handles 20% of global oil and gas exports, pushing petrol up 7 pence and diesel up 16 pence on average, since the fighting began. This marked the highest petrol prices in 18 months, and the biggest diesel jump in over 2 years, according to the RAC. Smaller independent stations feel the pinch most, buying fuel at daily spot prices that can swing by 2,000 pounds a day, with limited storage, forcing quick price hikes. Drivers, frustrated by long queues and higher costs, have turned angry, threatening station staff with violence in some cases. This report is one of the toughest periods ever, as they deal with both furious customers and rising theft attempts.

1:01Police recently arrested two men in St. Alpens, Harfordshire, driving a white Ford Transit van, equipped with a sophisticated siphoning system, and A, 1,000-liter storage tank. They face charges of theft and possession of tools for stealing, linked to incidents in the southeast. Meanwhile, heating oil prices are soaring too, prompting more thefts from home tanks in authorities' urge security measures. Officials are monitoring for price gouging, a new app shows station prices for fair or shopping, and everyone hopes the gold tensions ease soon to. Bring costs down.