Oil Theft: Statistics Show Rural Homes are Targets for Thieves
According to Which? approximately 1.1 million households in the UK aren't connected to the National Gas Grid and, instead, rely on heating oil stored in a tank to heat their homes. But this reliance on oil comes at a cost, as rural homes can become a target for thieves, who look to steal fuel - which can be worth thousands of pounds.
Updated: Fri Feb 19 2021