HK Electric has announced a nearly 34 per cent rise in its fuel charge, after a double-digit increase last month, as the war in the Middle East contributed to a “significant rise” in global fuel prices.The utility, which mainly serves Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, also warned on Thursday that the charge was expected to continue rising.HK Electric announced it would adjust its fuel charge for July to 41.9 HK cents (5.3 US cents) per unit of electricity, up from 31.3 HK cents in June, an increase of 33.9 per cent.
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HK Electric raises fuel charge by nearly 34% and further increases expected
HK Electric, which serves Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, has announced a 33.9% increase in its fuel charge for July. The charge will rise to 41.9 HK cents per unit of electricity, up from 31.3 HK cents in June.
Lo Hoi-yingSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-25 · 10:37 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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HK Electric, which serves Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, has announced a 33.9% increase in its fuel charge for July. The charge will rise to 41.9 HK cents per unit of electricity, up from 31.3 HK cents in June. This follows a double-digit increase last month. The company attributes the rise to a significant increase in global fuel prices, partly due to the war in the Middle East. HK Electric also warned that further increases to the fuel charge are expected.
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The fuel charge is expected to continue rising.
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The war in the Middle East contributed to a significant rise in global fuel prices.
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The fuel charge in June was 31.3 HK cents per unit of electricity.
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The fuel charge for July is set at 41.9 HK cents per unit of electricity.
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HK Electric raises fuel charge by nearly 34% for July.
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