Fuel prices are at their highest level for a long time. And it, unfortunately, should not improve until the government is absolutely ready to reduce taxation, and taxes represent On average, 60% of the price per liter. Added to this is the war in Ukraine, which also affects the price of oil, which then affects the amount paid at the gas station. As a result, both gasoline and diesel are again approaching the two-euro mark. Fortunately, TotalEnergies is making small strides with its pumps, but it’s still not enough.

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Flights on the rise

As a result, fuel thefts are intensifying, and black gold is becoming more expensive. And it is also rare because of the deficit that has affected France since last year. Then the thieves found a very good vein and exploited it carefully. But not all regions of France suffer equally. In New Aquitaine and Lot and Garonne for example, motorists are particularly concerned. In three months, at least 26 thefts were committed, sometimes up to two thousand liters. Everything is made by two people.

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Gendarmes from the Research Brigade (BR) of Agen investigated these thefts for several months before arresting two suspects, an adult and a minor. The latter then stole the fuel and then almost instantly resold it. In general, a dozen victims are regrettable, including Keolis, who has been hit several times. The two thieves were sentenced to 18 months in prison, and the Audi purchased with the proceeds of the sale was confiscated along with the pumping equipment and used canisters.