19 Mar 2026 Protect your fuel stores following a surge in thefts

Criminals are seeking to profit off the back of a hike in oil prices by preying on rural communities, so good security is crucial.   Some thieves are employing pumping systems to extract fuel, and basic locks can be sliced through with the correct equipment.  So, invest in good-quality locks.  The other lines of defence include:

Motion-activated spotlights on the tank
Installing CCTV
Fencing off the tank with a locked gate
Installing an electronic level gauge which will send an alert to your ‘phone during a sudden drop in levels
Keeping a regular inventory of tank levels