Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
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"he would be 'watching closely' for any suggestion the public were being 'taken for a ride at the pump or the till'"
— John Healey , Politician
"retailers will continue to do everything they can to deliver great value for customers"
— Andrew Opie , Executive
Key People
Andrew Opie is the director of food and sustainability at the British Retail Consortium.
John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
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