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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
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Petrol price differences 'absurd', localised gap more than 50c/l

At the pump: The Caltex service station at Belmont on Tuesday morning. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Despite falling prices, the NRMA is urging motorists to shop around for petrol amid massive differences between the cheapest and most expensive fuel in localised areas - more than 51c/l in part of the region.

One state MP has labelled the situation "absurd" and the motoring watchdog says it is unclear how long the market will continue to be "extremely volatile".

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