Rise in Petrol Theft Prompts Calls for Increased Security Measures in Australia

Amid surging fuel prices and supply fears, Australian police warn of an expected rise in petrol theft and urge service stations to install prepaid pumps and CCTV.
As fuel prices continue to soar and concerns about shortages loom, Australian police are bracing for a surge in petrol theft across the country. The recent theft of a rusty green fuel trailer from a property in Huntley, south of Orange in New South Wales, is just one example of the growing problem that authorities are closely monitoring.
Prepaid Pumps and CCTV Recommended
In response to the anticipated increase in fuel theft, South Australian police chief Commissioner Grant Stevens has signaled that officers may stop investigating
Source: The Guardian


