Forecourts face up to three attempted fuel thefts a day as petrol prices soar

Surge in incidents comes as the cost of filling a family car passes £100 for the first time

Rising petrol prices have led to an increase in the number of drivers trying to drive off without paying, with forecourts facing up to three attempted thefts a day on average, figures from industry experts show.

As the cost of filling up has soared in recent weeks, so has the number of incidents where motorists have either driven away without paying or claimed to have no means of payment.

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