✓ Illawarra MercuryPower & Policy
Illawarra fuel theft surge linked to cost of living, not petrol prices
A 1% cost-of-living rise causes 6% more fuel theft than a 1% fuel price rise.
Why it mattersIt shows authorities should focus on household budgets and wages, not fuel prices, to reduce theft.
AustraliaIllawarra service stations face higher theft as households struggle with rising costs, potentially raising fuel prices for other customers.
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