What you can do to prevent losses:

• Monitor the level of oil in your tank regularly.
• Conceal the location of the tank by using hedging, fencing or walling.
• Securely lock doors at all times if the tank is situated within a building.
• Consider installing security lighting to cover the tank, if it is overlooked by nearby buildings.
• Ask nearby residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.
• Padlock the valve. This may not always be the correct course of action, as thieves may smash the valve completely, but it can deter a less determined thief.
• Ensure any gates are locked at night, to make it more difficult for a thief to escape with oil.
• Install an alarm device which creates an alert if the oil level suddenly drops or if the lock is attacked.
• Consider closed circuit television.