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HK Electric customers face higher bills due to oil price surge

Customers of HK Electric are facing increased electricity bills starting in June due to a 20.4% rise in the fuel clause charge. This adjustment is a direct result of escalating international oil prices, influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The company has cautioned that further increases to the fuel surcharge are anticipated in the upcoming months as current prices do not yet fully reflect the sustained rise in fuel costs. AI

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HK Electric customers face higher bills due to oil price surge

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Ng Kang-chung ·

    HK Electric customers set for steeper bills in June over volatile oil prices

    HK Electric customers are set to pay more for their energy bills next month after the Hong Kong company announced a 20.4 per cent rise in its fuel surcharge as the ongoing war in the Middle East contributed to volatile oil prices. The energy provider, which mainly serves Hong Kon…