1462 litres of fuel allegedly stolen from Queensland bowser
A truck driver allegedly stole 1462 litres from a service station west of the Gold Coast on October 10.
Police are hunting a man who allegedly stole more than $4000 worth of fuel from a service station on the Cunningham Highway at Sladevale, about 130 kilometres west of the Gold Coast. CCTV footage shows him filling a white Western Star truck at the bowser around 3pm on October 10, then leaving without payment.
The man travelled in an unknown direction with no registration plates. The man is described as Caucasian, medium build, dark hair, wearing dark pants, brown boots and a fluorescent yellow and black long-sleeved top.
Fuel theft is rising across Australia as motorists hit breaking point over soaring costs at the pump. Fuel prices jumped sharply in March after the Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz, cutting supplies.
Petrol now sits around $2.33 a litre, and diesel ranges from $2.63 to $2.80, still well above pre-war levels.
- 1462 litres
- Fuel volume
- $4000
- Value stolen
- $2.63 to $2.80 per litre
- Current diesel price
Why it mattersFuel theft reflects how hard Australians are struggling with petrol and diesel prices that remain significantly higher than pre-war levels.
AustraliaAustralians are reaching breaking point over fuel costs, with theft rising as drivers seek ways to ease the financial hit at the pump.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au
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