theft of vehicle fuel
Van with 'hidden numberplates' linked to Coventry petrol station fuel theft seized
coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/van-hidden-numberplates-linked-coventry-34788980
Spotify Oct 16
Former Greek Army Officer Imprisoned for €300,000 Fuel Theft: A Thessaloniki appeals court sentenced a former Greek Army NCO to five years in prison over the ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/10/16/former-greek-army-officer-imprisoned-for-e300000-fuel-theft/
Alleged Jalisco cartel leader and fuel smuggler dubbed "The Tank" is arrested in Mexico
cbsnews.com/news/jalisco-cartel-the-tank-arrested-mexico/
Dozens of suspected stolen fuel containers found inside van during 'routine' A1 stop near Catterick Garrison
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/dozens-of-suspected-stolen-fuel-containers-found-inside-van-during-routine-a1-stop-near-catterick-garrison-9254181
Swindon BP garage fuel theft sees man arrested: A man has been arrested following a fuel theft from a Swindon BP garage.
swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26586355.swindon-bp-garage-fuel-theft-sees-man-arrested/
New twist in Fairford airbase mystery as suspect ‘called 999 himself’: Counter-terrorism police investigation is covering possibilities of fuel theft ...
thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/30/new-twist-in-fairford-airbase-mystery-as-suspect-called-999-himself/
Bedford Today Sep 24
12 people charged over alleged fuel theft at petrol stations in Bedford, Luton and Dunstable
bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/people/12-people-charged-over-alleged-fuel-theft-at-petrol-stations-in-bedford-luton-and-dunstable-9171076
Diesel prices could hit £2 a litre, drivers warned
herefordtimes.com/news/26537650.diesel-prices-hit-2-litre-drivers-warned/
CIDG: 3 nabbed, P6M evidence seized in Navotas fuel theft: INQUIRER FILES MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2304796/cidg-3-nabbed-p6m-evidence-seized-in-navotas-fuel-theft
eNCA Sep 04
At least 37 killed in Niger Delta pipeline fuel theft tragedy: At least 37 people died in Nigeria's oil-rich southern Niger Delta after inhaling fumes during the ...
enca.com/news-top-stories/least-37-killed-niger-delta-pipeline-fuel-theft-tragedy
Men arrested after fuel theft interrupted in Selby: Two men have been arrested after police interrupted a fuel theft in progress at a building site in North ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/26513980.men-arrested-fuel-theft-interrupted-selby/
135 wild animals seized from cartel zoo as Mexican security forces search for stolen fuel leads to shocking discovery
nypost.com/2026/08/29/world-news/mexican-security-forces-seize-135-wild-animals-at-cartel-zoo/
3 men arrested for fuel theft in Cavite: INQUIRER FILES LUCENA CITY — Police arrested three men who were allegedly involved in fuel theft ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2293693/3-men-arrested-for-fuel-theft-in-cavite
WATCH: Residents of Nakawuka, Wakiso District, have raised concerns over fuel theft affecting the contractor upgrading the ... Show more
Colchester defendants sentenced for preparing for fuel theft: The defendants were in a Ford Transit when they were spotted by police at Weeley roundabout heading ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26461341.colchester-defendants-sentenced-preparing-fuel-theft/
Red-light runners caught with 1,200 litres of suspected stolen diesel in Witbank: Two men were arrested in Witbank for possession of 1,200 litres of suspected ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-08-14-red-light-runners-caught-with-1200-litres-of-suspected-stolen-diesel-in-witbank/
Fuel theft probe after 1,000-litre tank found in Norwich: Two people have been arrested after a 1,000-litre container of fuel was found inside a van during a ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/26435160.fuel-theft-probe-1-000-litre-tank-found-norwich/
Fuel theft: Nearly £200,000 stolen from UK forecourts daily during Iran warFuel theft: Nearly £200,000 stolen from UK forecourts daily during Iran war
Yorkshire Live Jul 29
Police hunt man over £102 fuel theft at A19 services station: Have you seen this man?
examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/police-hunt-man-over-102-34368521
Police investigate Kingswinford fuel theft incident: Police investigate case of fuel theft at Kingswinford petrol station.
expressandstar.com/news/dudley/kingswinford/police-investigate-kingswinford-fuel-theft-incident-8817816
‘A guy did a runner in a Jaguar’: the petrol theft scandal – and the garage owner struggling to stop it
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/21/petrol-theft-crisis-uk
Driver arrested for alleged fuel theft in Batangas: A truck driver was arrested for allegedly siphoning diesel fuel from a tanker truck in a police operation in ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2267378/driver-arrested-for-alleged-fuel-theft-in-batangas
CIDG nabs alleged members of 'paihi' gang in Malabon: Suspects are presented to the media. Photo by Holly Bacay. MANILA, Philippines — Alleged members of ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2261305/cidg-nabs-alleged-members-of-paihi-gang-in-malabon
📽️ Minister Fred Byamukama has called on road contractors to expose corrupt officials in the Works Ministry, following complaints over fuel theft ... Show more
Liberia: Aminata Fuel Theft: 2,000 Gallons Stolen from ArcelorMittal, Management Fires Six Staff - FrontPage Africa Online
fpa.news/liberia-aminata-fuel-theft-2000-gallons-stolen-from-arcelormittal-management-fires-six-staff/
Yekepa : ArclorMittal CEO Honors and Recognizes and Appreciates a SEGAL officer for his diligence to duty after he boosted a fuel theft operation
Police tackle seasonal anti-social behaviour, large-scale fuel theft and drug dealers
newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/police-tackle-seasonal-anti-social-behaviour-large-scale-fu-9472405/
Caterick Garrison: Police seek man over fuel theft: Police want to find this man as they investigate a fuel theft earlier this month.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/26233822.caterick-garrison-police-seek-man-fuel-theft/
2 nabbed for fuel transfer sans DOE permit, P2.62-M fuel seized: MANILA, Philippines — Two men were arrested for allegedly transferring fuel worth P2 ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2251570/2-nabbed-for-fuel-transfer-sans-doe-permit-p2-62-m-fuel-seized
Fuel theft sees 1,000 litres of diesel stolen: About 1,000 litres of fuel was stolen from a village last week.
suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmunds/news/fuel-theft-sees-1-000-litres-of-diesel-stolen-9470394/
Five people arrested in North Texas fuel theft ring operation, officials say: Five suspects arrested in Irving, Arlington, Garland after investigation found ...
star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article316148619.html
News: Senior UPDF officers seek bail in fuel theft case: The bail application was presented on May 29, 2026, through their lawyers, Maj. Simon Nsubuga Busagwa ...
newvision.co.ug/category/news/senior-updf-officers-seek-bail-in-fuel-theft-NV_234666_052026
Man allegedly stole diesel from Northern California farms, vineyards: A Soledad man was arrested after investigators linked him to a series of diesel fuel thefts ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/monterey-county-diesel-thefts-22279945.php
Police nab suspect over N1bn petrol theft in Lagos: Lagos Police apprehend a principal suspect in a N1.02 billion petrol theft case, recovering over N300 million ...
punchng.com/police-nab-suspect-over-n1bn-petrol-theft-in-lagos/
Paid articlePaywall ‘Fuel theft is a nothing crime to police — and criminals know it’: Petrol station owners feel let down by local forces that have effectively decriminalised ...
thetimes.com/uk/transport/article/petrol-theft-decriminalised-police-z85rsc7dl
Petrol theft rises nearly 25% since start of year, new data shows: Some criminals are filling up more than one tank at a time, and industry insiders have warned ...
news.stv.tv/world/petrol-theft-rises-nearly-25-since-start-of-year-new-data-shows
'Brazen' fuel thefts target Winton: Thieves after fuel targeted a vegetable stall and a mechanic's workshop around the rural Southland township of Winton within ...
odt.co.nz/southland/two-fuel-thefts-within-12-hours-winton-rnz
Hawks bust alleged fuel theft syndicate in dramatic Gauteng raid: The Hawks arrested 11 suspects aged between 27 and 46 at a fuel plant in Meyerton, Johannesburg ...
news24.com/southafrica/crime-and-courts/hawks-bust-alleged-fuel-theft-syndicate-in-dramatic-gauteng-raid-20260510-0799
Transporters turn to tech to stop fuel theft: The haulage sector is increasingly adopting digital fuel monitoring systems to reduce fuel theft ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/shipping-logistics/article/2001547747/transporters-turn-to-tech-to-stop-fuel-theft
Man freed in JUTC fuel theft case after prosecution fails to link him to crime: A man whom police had identified as the alleged mastermind behind a fuel theft ...
jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/man-freed-jutc-fuel-theft-case-after-prosecution-fails-link-him-crime
Police hunting for man with 'Diesel' top after Harlow 'fuel theft': The engine oil is worth hundreds of pounds
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/police-hunting-man-diesel-top-10962953
Paid articlePaywall Four arrested as police foil jet fuel theft at Wilson Airport: Upon inspection, the vehicle was found carrying four drums, each containing 200 litres of jet fuel ...
standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001546944/four-arrested-as-police-foil-jet-fuel-theft-at-wilson-airport
Trail of diesel leads police to arrest after West Auckland fuel theft: Police said fuel offending was a "blight on everyone in the community" and urged residents ...
1news.co.nz/2026/05/01/trail-of-diesel-leads-police-to-arrest-after-west-auckland-fuel-theft/
London man arrested in Bournemouth on suspicion of fuel theft: 28 containers of suspected stolen fuel were discovered this morning after a car was caught ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/26056189.london-man-arrested-bournemouth-suspicion-fuel-theft/
Man arrested over 855 litre Southland petrol theft: Invercargill police have arrested a local man after 855 litres of petrol was stolen from a contractor’s yard ...
odt.co.nz/southland/man-arrested-over-855-litre-southland-petrol-theft
Man, 44, arrested on suspicion of fuel theft in Walsall
Full story: Man, 44, arrested on suspicion of fuel theft in Walsall
There had been 100 more petrol drive-offs reported to police each week.
🔗 More than 370 charges laid by police over fuel theft, petrol drive-offs increase by 28%
Europe unveils emergency energy measures as prices surge, fuel theft rises: EU plans joint fuel monitoring, reserve coordination and gas storage refills ...
ynetnews.com/article/hkesb3u611g
4 held for fuel theft in Laguna: Police arrested four men allegedly involved in fuel pilfering, locally known as "paihi," during a late-night operation on ...
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‘Fuel theft has cost my petrol station £2,000 since Iran war started – my family can’t carry on like this’
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/petrol-theft-iran-war-family-businesses-b2962032.html
Fuel thefts surge amid Middle East conflict as gangs 'fill large containers hidden in vans'
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/fuel-thefts-surge-amid-middle-33816654
Drivers risk 'two year in prison' over mistake 131,000 motorists have made: The data has emerged at a time where motorists, road users and drivers are panicking ...
birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/motoring-news/drivers-risk-two-year-prison-33813932
Over 1,000 litres of diesel stolen from site in Harrogate: North Yorkshire Police said the theft of diesel happened on a Persimmon building site in Kingsley ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/26040104.1-000-litres-diesel-stolen-site-harrogate/
Spike in petrol thefts after Iran war pushed up fuel prices: One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt ...
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Contractor 'shocked' at fuel theft from work site: A council contractor is ‘‘shocked’’ after 140 litres of fuel was stolen from vehicles at a Waitaki ...
odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/contractor-shocked-fuel-theft-work-site
The Spectator Apr 13
Why even Ferrari drivers are stealing petrol: Many people steal today not because they have to, but because they know they can - as the theft of fuel from petrol ...
spectator.com/article/why-even-ferrari-drivers-are-stealing-petrol/
Costa Rica Fuel Spill in Limón Reaches Rivers and Caribbean Coast : The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate
ticotimes.net/2026/04/11/costa-rica-fuel-spill-in-limon-reaches-rivers-and-caribbean-coast
Man charged with staggering $1m fuel theft: A Queensland man has been charged after allegedly stealing more than $1.1m worth of diesel fuel in a year-long scheme ...
news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/man-charged-with-11m-diesel-fuel-theft-in-queensland/news-story/4b251bf6558fc4447d03438164776551
Petrol theft soars across UK - cars emptied as 'jerry can bandits' target pumps: EXCLUSIVE: Soaring petrol prices have triggered a boom in fuel theft across ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-petrol-prices-fuel-theft-36990144
Brazen gas thieves steal $65K in diesel fuel — including 9,000-gallon Coachella haul
nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/california-thieves-accused-of-stealing-10000-gallons-of-diesel-worth-65k/
Truckie boss says ‘people are getting desperate’ as siphoned diesel seen as sign of ‘dire’ crisis
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/09/truckie-boss-says-people-are-getting-desperate-as-siphoned-diesel-seen-as-sign-of-dire-crisis
eNCA Apr 08
Transnet welcomes arrest in major fuel theft crackdown: Transnet Pipelines has welcomed the arrest of an alleged fuel theft syndicate member linked to cases ...
enca.com/business-top-stories/transnet-welcomes-arrest-major-fuel-theft-crackdown
Diesel stolen from backhoe in Leyte town: A parked backhoe at Wizard School in Barangay Fatima, Villaba, Leyte, where about 60 liters of diesel were reportedly ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2207544/diesel-stolen-from-backhoe-in-leyte-town
Rural fuel theft likely to increase, Fed Farmers says: Thieves striking under the cover of darkness stole 1000 litres of diesel from a Southland truck yard as ...
odt.co.nz/southland/rural-fuel-theft-likely-increase-fed-farmers-says
Thief targets Scaling Dam Filling Station, near Staithes: A thief has targeted Scaling Dam Filling Station in Easington.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/25995588.thief-targets-scaling-dam-filling-station-near-staithes/
Diesel and petrol theft cases reported in Penang: BUTTERWORTH: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has recorded eight diesel misappropriation ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/03/diesel-and-petrol-theft-cases-reported-in-penang
Measures include pre-pay, high staffing visibility, lighting, CCTV and security.
Watch 9News Latest Stories - Season 2026 - Fears of fuel theft increase across the country amid skyrocketing petrol prices | 9Now
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Tiered RON95 subsidy proposed: PETALING JAYA: A tiered subsidy mechanism for RON95 petrol has been proposed by an economist to encourage conservation and ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/28/tiered-ron95-subsidy-proposed
Farmers and rural communities urged to remain vigilant against fuel theft: FUW Insurance Services Ltd is urging farmers and rural residents across Wales to ...
shropshirestar.com/news/farming/2026/03/24/rural-communities-urged-to-remain-vigilant-against-fuel-theft/
Petrol theft on the rise as calls for fuel rationing ramp up in Australia: The cost of unleaded petrol has now nudged close to $3 per litre, crippling motorists ...
9news.com.au/national/middle-east-war-petrol-prices-australia-police-warn-fuel-theft-is-on-the-rise/a4a8f8ed-7383-47dd-9cdc-d684ed2d200d
Stations run dry and reports of fuel thefts rise amid surge in demand: Petrol stations are temporarily running out of fuel and petrol retailers are reporting an ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/stations-run-dry-and-reports-of-fuel-thefts-rise-amid-spike-in-demand-20260324-p5uwen.html
Petrol theft expected to rise in Australia as police call for more CCTV and prepaid pumps
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/22/petrol-theft-expected-to-rise-in-australia-as-police-call-for-more-cctv-and-prepaid-pumps
Aussie left stunned after fuel tank drained: Australian farmers are being targeted by thieves as fuel prices rise.
news.com.au/technology/motoring/farmers-hit-as-thieves-drill-tanks-dry/news-story/a20cc34ad5762c15614a1571b0a51ba3
Help wanted following a fuel theft at service station on the A64 at Flaxton: North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a fuel theft occurred at ...
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/crime/help-wanted-following-a-fuel-theft-at-service-station-on-the-a64-at-flaxton-5948165
Double arrest after officers foil fuel theft attempt: Two men have been arrested on suspicion of theft of several barrels of fuel.
newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/double-arrest-after-officers-foil-fuel-theft-attempt-9457001/
OPP seize stolen vehicle, bank cards after fuel theft leads to Highway 17 chase: A 42-year-old New Brunswick man faces numerous charges after OPP said he fled ...
ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/opp-seize-stolen-vehicle-bank-cards-after-fuel-theft-leads-to-highway-17-chase/