CLP and Hongkong Electric announced that their electricity tariffs will increase by 5.8% and 7% respectively in the coming year, referring to the continued rise in international fuel prices.
Guo Zhenhua, chairman of the Energy Advisory Committee, said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millenniums" today (10) that price increases are inevitable due to the influence of fuel prices. Rather than making them even larger in the future, they believe that the average share increase can be more acceptable to the public.
He also estimated that electricity tariffs will continue to rise, and the government should explain to the industry in advance so that they can make deployments.
Huang Jielong, president of the Rice Seedling Society, pointed out on the same program that electricity bills accounted for 1% to 2% of the restaurant’s expenditure, and other operating costs increased, adding to the operating pressure of the restaurant.
Affected by the surge in international energy prices in recent months, the fuel adjustment fees of the two power companies have risen sharply, and the electricity bills have also increased.
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Guo Zhenhua, chairman of the Energy Advisory Committee, pointed out that it is estimated that fuel prices will be high in the next few years, and it is difficult for Hong Kong to avoid increasing electricity charges.
He pointed out that if the price increase is suppressed this time, the increase may be even greater next time. He believes that the increase should be shared equally, which will make it easier for the public to accept.
He also pointed out that it is estimated that electricity bills will continue to rise. "Everyone has to pay for the clean air." He suggested that the government explain the long-term approach to the community earlier so that the affected industries can make arrangements sooner.
The two power companies were asked at a press conference a few days ago whether they have earned the 8% permissible rate of return. Guo Zhenhua pointed out that the control agreement is equivalent to a commercial agreement. The two power companies also perform social responsibilities outside the agreement, including allocating resources to reduce the burden on grassroots households.
Huang Jielong, president of the Rice Seedling Society, pointed out that electricity bills account for 1% to 2% of restaurant expenditures.
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The monthly electricity bill of restaurants will increase by 300 to several thousand yuan, and it will not be passed on to consumers for the time being
Huang Jielong, president of the Rice Seedling Society, pointed out on the same program that electricity bills account for 1% to 2% of the restaurant’s expenditure. For small restaurants, it costs about 10,000 yuan a month, while large restaurants need 50,000 to 100,000 yuan. After the electricity bill is increased, the monthly expenditure increase ranges from 300 yuan to several thousand yuan.
He estimated that the industry will not pass on the pressure of increasing electricity bills to consumers, but because of the increase in food expenses and other costs, restaurants will face operational pressure.
He pointed out that he would start with appliances to save electricity. If he had applied for about 140,000 yuan in subsidies to buy a dishwasher, it would effectively reduce electricity consumption, and each branch would receive an average of 8,000 yuan in subsidies.
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