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bbc_business apr 20, 2026

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs, with one retailer reporting five drive-offs weekly per forecourt.

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petrol thefts are surging in iran as rising fuel costs squeeze drivers. one retailer says he's seeing about five drive-offs a week at each of his forecourts, costing him thousands. the spike follows a government decision to raise petrol prices, a move linked to funding pressures from the ongoing war.
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