Paying for gas before you pump could become mandatory in parts of Ontario under new legislation proposed by a Progressive Conservative backbencher.
The bill aims not only to prevent so-called “gas and dash” thefts but also to reduce the risk of gas station attendants being hurt or killed, says the MPP who tabled the legislation this week.
“My focus is on saving lives,” said Deepak Anand, MPP for Mississauga-Milton. “My focus is on making sure of better use of police resources.”
Gas theft has long been a common occurrence, but last year’s spike in gas prices brought with it a fresh surge in thefts, according to
