*Theft of Fuel from Petrol Station Offences, for the calendar years 2010, 2011 and 2012 Live data was extracted from CRIS MIS on the 15th July 2013
*Theft of Fuel from Petrol Station Offences, for the calendar years 2010, 2011 and 2012 Live data was extracted from CRIS MIS on the 15th July 2013
According to Brian Madderson, chairman of the Petrol Retailers' Association (PRA), deliberate fuel theft is on the increase.
"PRA members have reported an alarming increase in the 'no means of payment' system being abused and in 'drive-offs', where the motorist fills their tank and leaves without paying."
It estimates that £4.2 million was lost from drivers claiming no means of payment but failing to return to pay last year. With a further £20.4 million lost from drive-offs in 2012 - a rise of 30 per cent on 2010 - the combined loss though fuel theft for the average UK service station last year was £2,860*.
