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Paul T Smith

Fuel thefts across Falkirk rise as cost of petrol and diesel at pumps increase

Fuel thefts in Falkirk have risen over the past week with cops issuing a warning.

It's thought the increased cost of petrol and diesel at the pumps across Scotland could be to blame.

Police Scotland say they have had reported thefts from both domestic and commercial premisses.

Those who store fuel are being advised to make sure that they're using lockable gates, fitting a locking fuel cap or alarm and installing security lighting.

It's not known exactly how many incidents have been reported to cops though.

We told you on Wednesday how Asda raised the price of petrol by an average of almost 5p a litre in just 24 hours - the highest daily rise in 17 years.

The supermarket chain made the decision as the cost of fuel continues to spiral out of control, with drivers facing eye-watering costs at the pumps.

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