HK Electric
Coverage of HK Electric in the Nexus archive.
- Steeper prices ahead after Qatar gas supply cut off, HK Electric tells customers
HK Electric has informed customers that higher energy prices are expected following a cutoff of gas supply from Qatar due to Middle East conflicts. The company's CEO stated that no gas has been received from Qatar since March, as Iranian strikes damaged production facilities critical to the Lamma Island power plant's supply.
- Hong Kong power firms to give residential customers rebates as bills soar
Hong Kong's two major electricity suppliers will provide rebates to eligible households from August to October, offering an 8 HK cents per kilowatt-hour subsidy for three months to residential customers using 450 kWh or less, aiming to reduce bills amid rising energy prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.
- HK Electric raises fuel charge by nearly 34% and further increases expected
HK Electric increased its fuel charge by nearly 34% in July, citing a 'significant rise' in global fuel prices driven by the Middle East war. The utility serves Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island and warned of further increases.
- HK Electric customers set for steeper bills in June over volatile oil prices
HK Electric announced a 20.4% increase in fuel surcharge for June due to volatile oil prices amid Middle East tensions. The energy provider, serving Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, warned that surcharges are expected to continue rising in coming months. Customers will face higher electricity bills starting next month.