Petrol prices rise by 3 cents overnight

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Petrol prices have risen overnight by up to three cents a litre.

Caltex and Z Energy, formally Shell, increased the price of fuel by 3 cents a litre, taking regular unleaded petrol to 208.9c at most stations.

The price of petrol at BP stations went up by 2 cents to 207.9 and 215.9 for 91 and 95 respectively.

It also increased the price of diesel by 3 cents to 150.9.

All three companies said the price hike was due the rising cost of crude oil.

- NZPA