Merge conflict when lines next to each other are changed

Hi,

In a file, I have this 2 lines one below the other:

Repository: myvalue
Tag: 8.2.10

On my local branch i have updated repository myvalue.
On the upstream repo, they updated often the tag value (not updated of my side).

When i perform a merge from upstream to local branch, i have a conflit. 
It seems that it’s related to neighboring lines. 
Could you confirm that it ‘s a normal git operation?

Also, i need to automate this merge. Is It possible with git tools to avoid this conflict or to resolv this conflict automatically?

Thanks for tour help
Loïc