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Farmers urged to secure fuel tanks as oil prices soar

Concerns have been raised that thieves may target farm fuel tanks as oil increases in price

Alex Black
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Farmers urged to secure fuel tanks as oil prices soar

NFU Mutual has urged farmers and rural homeowners to check fuel tank security measures, in case soaring oil prices lead to a surge in diesel and heating oil theft. Past incidents have seen fuel thieves...

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