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Fuel theft on the rise

November 14, 2024 8:09 am in by
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Geelong and Wyndham are in the top ten for fuel theft in Victoria.

Data shows there has been an increase in petrol drive-offs across the state.

The figures show there were 190 reported incidents within Greater Geelong in the 12 months to June.

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Wyndham had 183 reported incidents, while Casey in Melbourne’s south east recorded the most offences at 346.

Police say any reports of petrol thefts are taken seriously.

The average price of unleaded in Geelong is $1.61 a litre.

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