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Free petrol promotion causes frenzy, and congestion, in Auckland and Christchurch

August 1, 2019

Motorists in Auckland and Christchurch lined up in queues up to 2km long this morning for a free tank of petrol.

Fuel giant BP gave away free fuel from BP Ormiston Road in Auckland and a station on Gloucester Street in Christchurch this morning between 11am and noon.

Traffic backed up for kilometres as BP gave out free fuel for an hour. (Source: Other)

BP said it was to thank customers.

Queues of up to 2km were seen in Auckland, and BP said that traffic management was in place.

After the promotion ended, a spokesperson said they estimated about 700 people received free fuel, across both sites.

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