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Petrol station owners are struggling as drive-offs become more common due to rising fuel costs. A Gwynedd garage owner used Facebook to catch thieves who stole £130 of fuel, with locals tracking them down at a beach. One forecourt owner reports losing £2,000 weekly across five sites from fuel theft.
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