Hong Kong to roll out 2-month subsidy on LPG to ease burden on transport firms

Hong Kong authorities will implement a two-month subsidy on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for transport companies. Starting this Sunday and running until July 30, a subsidy of HK$0.50 per litre will be offered. This measure aims to alleviate the financial burden on local transport firms, which operate over 20,000 vehicles including taxis, minibuses, and school buses, due to rising fuel prices. The subsidy will be available at all 66 LPG filling stations across Hong Kong, with no registration required for eligible vehicles. A government spokesman stated the temporary measure is intended to reduce operating costs for commercial passenger transport vehicles that primarily use LPG and to mitigate pressure for fare increases.