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The New Zealand HeraldNews report · Oct 16, 4:41 AM
Fuel price tops $4 at the pump
BP’s New Lynn station advertised 95-octane petrol at $4.11 a litre on Friday.
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Fuel price tops $4 at the pump
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What happened BP’s New Lynn station advertised 95-octane petrol at $4.11 a litre on Friday.
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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Oct 16, 4:44 AM
Fuel price tops $4 for 95 at the pump
An AA spokesperson says they're not expecting much fuel price relief soon.
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