It is foresters and farmers who are most affected by the thefts. Skiers and construction companies at forested workplaces are also affected.
– It does not take a week without us getting rid of diesel somewhere, says machine contractor Martin Berglund in Valbo in an interview with P4 Gävleborg.
The increase in diesel prices is one reason
The theft of diesel has long been a common phenomenon, according to police spokesman Mikael Hedström. According to him, it is also linked to the price increase of the fuel and is done by both organized crime and private individuals.