Diesel and Fuel Theft
Intervention Type |
Cost |
Rollout Time |
Maintenance |
Effectiveness |
|
Storing tanks near buildings with CCTV |
Medium / High |
Medium-Term |
Medium |
High |
|
Anti-siphon devices, fuel dye |
Low / Medium |
Medium-Term |
Medium |
Medium |
|
Motion lighting, inspecting tanks |
Free / Medium |
Medium-Term |
Low / Medium |
Medium |
|
Locking mobile tankers and bunds |
Low / Medium |
Immediate |
Low |
Medium |
|
Reporting suspicious plates or spills |
Free |
Immediate |
None |
Low |
Why These Measures are Effective Against Rural Crime
- Storing tanks near buildings with CCTV increases visibility and deters siphoning.
- Anti-siphon devices and fuel dye make stolen fuel harder to use or resell.
- Motion lighting and inspections detect tampering early and discourage opportunists.
- Locking mobile tankers and bunds adds an immediate physical barrier.
- Reporting suspicious plates or spills can help track fuel theft attempts quickly.