Hong Kong urged to review fuel prices amid ‘unfair’ cost increase accusations

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Connor MycroftMarch 7, 2026 at 01:28 PM

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Hong Kong authorities are facing calls to review fuel pricing mechanisms following accusations of unfair price increases by petrol retailers. The Hong Kong, China Automobile Association claims retailers rapidly raised prices after the recent Middle East conflict began, despite Hong Kong possessing weeks-long fuel stockpiles purchased before the conflict. Global fuel prices have risen since the conflict, impacting the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route. As of Saturday, regular petrol prices in Hong Kong ranged from HK$30.49 to HK$30.59 per litre, while premium petrol reached HK$32.39. The association argues that current fuel sales should reflect pre-conflict purchase prices, given Hong Kong's substantial fuel reserves.

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Census and Statistics Department 40% Consumer Council 50% Israel 60% Iran 60% United States 60% Hong Kong, China Automobile Association 60% Middle East 70% Strait of Hormuz 70% Hong Kong ×490%

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fuel prices 100% price increase 80% hong kong 70% oil prices 70% petrol retailers 60% conflict 60% brent crude 50% strait of hormuz 50% consumer council 40% fuel supplies 40%

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Hong Kong

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