Preston man arrested on suspicion of stealing more than £1,000 of fuel from petrol stations

A Preston man has been arrested after more than £1,000 of fuel was stolen from petrol stations around Lancashire.
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The 49-year-old, from Lea, was arrested today (Thursday, June 23) on suspicion of making off without payment and is currently in custody.

Officers had been investigating a number of fuel thefts reported at petrol garages in Preston and neighbouring towns this month.

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At around 10.05am today, patrols became aware of a grey Range Rover, believed to be linked to the offences, close to the BP Garage at the Tickled Trout services in Brockholes, off Preston New Road.

A 49-year-old man from Lea was arrested on suspicion of making off without payment and is in custodyA 49-year-old man from Lea was arrested on suspicion of making off without payment and is in custody
A 49-year-old man from Lea was arrested on suspicion of making off without payment and is in custody
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With the North West Motorway Police HQ just around the corner, back-up was swiftly called to the scene and officers were able to box the vehicle in to prevent the driver getting away.

A search uncovered a number of licence plates stashed inside the car and the driver was arrested and taken into custody.

This week, new data revealed the cost of filling up a typical family car has now topped £100 in every region of the UK.

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In the North West, the average price of petrol is 186.62p per litre and diesel costs 192.76p per litre. The cost of filling an average 55-litre unleaded petrol car is a staggering £102.64.

One year ago it was 129.60p for petrol and 132.11p for diesel. The cost of filling an average car then was £71.28.

Five years ago the cost was 116.66p for petrol and 117.25p for diesel. The cost of filling an average car then was £64.16.