Tot mai mulți șoferi fug de la pompă fără să plătească: benzinăriile schimbă regulile

Fuel thefts have increased in Germany due to rising fuel prices, prompting gas stations to implement stricter measures. Some stations are closing isolated pumps at night and requiring prepayment to mitigate losses. The German gas station operators' association has noted a direct correlation between high prices and theft incidents. Surveillance cameras help identify culprits, although some thieves attempt to conceal their license plates. The government plans to temporarily reduce energy taxes to alleviate the financial burden on drivers, potentially lowering fuel costs by 17 cents per liter starting October 1, 2026.