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Allanah Sciberras and Laine Clark

Fuel theft and aggression spikes at petrol stations

An attendant has been injured after attempting to stop a man from stealing fuel. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

Fuel theft is surging at service stations nationwide, costing retailers hundreds as rising petrol prices, driven by conflict in the Middle East, continue to climb.

Incidents have risen by 30 per cent, with aggression towards servo workers also spiking, according to a peak industry body.

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