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knew they were receiving a 'funny' metering of gas. (In fact, the way the pumps work on presale amounts - they would have only been able to get that exact amount, on that particular trigger or transaction. No other way it works. And, in order to get 'their' order plus the 'victim's allotment - they would have had to necessarily reset and retrigger another transaction. No mention of this ... ) On the other hand - how did that motorist end up at that pump 'stealing' that prescribed amount of fuel? Did they overhear 'cash transaction' and rush to their vehicle to intercept at corresponding pump? Also seems a stretch. In any event still speaks to a lack of preparedness and attention. And almost suredly not the fault of the attendant. The cashier is really neither in a position nor responsible ... For monitoring who is metering at which pump - what driver, what vehicle - and for what amount. And the motorist should have their vehicle at the prescribed pump ... Usually before going in to pay.