In the story in the Friday’s (May 30, 2008) New York Times (As Oil Prices Soar, Restaurant Grease Thefts Rise) Susan Saulny writes about more and more frequent theft of used restaurant grease from holding tanks and fryers! According to the author, when the price of used restaurant grease hit almost $2.5/gallon (Gad, that’s more than a gallon of gas a year ago…), the motley assortment of thieves – from petty criminals to environmentalists - took notice. And no, they don’t want fries with that!
As an aside, the price at the pump is today $3.95/gallon for regular unleaded in Southern Maryland. Now, where's the nearest greasy spoon...
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