No, it's not technically stealing. Stealing is where you choose to take something for free. What's happened in your example is that you've been given something for free.
However, the logical assumption is that it was a mistake. Gas companies don't generally get all generous and give free months. Given (that the assumption is) it was a mistake, you're kind of expected to resolve it rather than pretend you didn't notice.
For instance if the parking valet who took your VW Beetle made a mistake and brought you back a Bugatti Veyron, you wouldn't think, "Great! That's mine now".
Is it stealing if it's an error that you're AWARE of?
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No, it's not technically stealing. Stealing is where you choose to take something for free. What's happened in your example is that you've been given something for free.
However, the logical assumption is that it was a mistake. Gas companies don't generally get all generous and give free months. Given (that the assumption is) it was a mistake, you're kind of expected to resolve it rather than pretend you didn't notice.
For instance if the parking valet who took your VW Beetle made a mistake and brought you back a Bugatti Veyron, you wouldn't think, "Great! That's mine now".