The impact of the epidemic has lasted for nearly three years. When Hong Kong has not fully returned to normal, public utility services have raised prices in groups.
After New Year's Day next year, the two major power companies will increase their tariffs one after another. The tariffs of CLP and HK Electric will increase by 19.8% and 45.6% year-on-year respectively, hitting record highs. In addition, the government's electricity subsidy will end next year. Bleeding."
Everything is expensive, and major public transport services are bound to increase. Franchised bus companies have applied to the government for a 10% to 20% increase in fares. The Star Ferry is also planning to apply for a double increase in fares, and taxis in urban areas and the New Territories are also seeking a minimum price. However, the final increase still needs to be "decided" by the Hong Kong government, but it is certain that the fares or parking expenses will continue to increase in the coming year, including the parking fees under the Housing Authority.
Among all the increases, the charge for plastic shopping bags will be the first to "rush the gate", and it will be doubled to 1 yuan from the 31st of this month.
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CLP and HK Electric increased by 19.8% and 45.6% respectively year-on-year
The epidemic has lasted for nearly three years, and international fuel prices have continued to soar, putting heavy pressure on electricity bills.
The two power companies have previously announced that they will increase their electricity tariffs. Starting from January next year, CLP’s electricity tariff will increase to 154.4 cents per kilowatt-hour, an increase of 19.7% year-on-year. To 197 cents, an increase of 45.6% year-on-year.
The year-on-year increases in the average net electricity prices of the two power plants hit record highs.
However, benefiting from the government's new round of electricity subsidy, citizens will receive a subsidy of at least 130 yuan per month starting from June this year, and they may not feel strongly about the price increase.
However, the electricity subsidy of 1,000 yuan will be distributed in 12 installments, and it will end in May next year at the earliest. By then, there will be only 50 yuan of subsidy per month left, which may make people's lives worse.
CLP said that it will launch special energy-saving rebates to customers next year, and use about 200 million yuan in community energy-saving funds, including using 100 million yuan to provide fuel cost subsidies for 150,000 families in need; HK Electric said that it will use it in the coming year About 40 million yuan will be used as "special electricity fee subsidy", which will provide a subsidy of 9.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for residential users with electricity consumption of 300 kWh or less in the current month. It is expected that 45% of residential users will benefit.
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Housing Authority car park monthly rent plus $100 plus hourly rent plus $1
The Housing Authority will increase the parking fees for its car parks starting from New Year's Day next year.
In terms of monthly parking spaces, the charges for open-air and covered parking spaces for private cars, light goods vehicles and large buses will be increased by $100 and $120 respectively, and the monthly rents for motorcycle open-air and covered parking spaces will be increased by $20 and $30 respectively; On the other hand, the hourly rate of parking spaces for private cars, light goods vehicles and motorcycles will be raised by $1 in all districts, and the charges for "daily parking" and "24-hour parking" of private car parking spaces will be raised by $5.
5 bus companies apply for fare increase, Star Ferry intends to double
The rise in international oil prices has also led to a wave of applications for fare increases in public transport services.
The Transport and Logistics Bureau stated earlier that the franchised bus companies began to submit applications for fare increases in the first half of this year. The fare increase ranges from 10% to 20%. The final increase rate is subject to the approval of the authorities. According to the previous timetable, it is expected to be announced in the first half of next year at the earliest details.
In fact, last year, the government has successively approved fare increases for NWFB and Citybus, KMB and Yuba. Among them, NWFB and Citybus have increased their fares by about 12% in two stages; KMB has increased its overall fare by 8.5%; and Yuba has increased by 9.8%.
At the same time, the Star Ferry, which is running into difficulties, has recently applied to double the fare, with the most expensive one-way adult fare reaching 8.4 yuan. At the same time, it may cancel the current free ferry discount for the elderly and plan to apply for the government's "2 yuan discount plan" instead.
The Transport and Logistics Bureau agrees that the Star Ferry's financial situation is severe, and it is urgent to adjust fares to improve its finances. However, it also mentioned that the proposed increase is not low, and public acceptance must be considered to strike an appropriate balance.
The Star Ferry, which has run into financial difficulties, has recently applied to double its fare.
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After the fare increase for urban taxis (“red taxis”) was implemented in July this year, last month it applied to the Transport Department for an additional $6 to the starting list price, which would increase it to $33, or to add $3 each in two stages.
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The starting price of New Territories taxis ("green") has been increased to 23.5 yuan since July this year.
However, taxis in the New Territories also intend to follow in the footsteps of "Red" and apply for a fare increase.
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Red and green applications for fare increase MTR discounts end on New Year's Day
After the fare increase for urban taxis (“red taxis”) was implemented in July this year, last month it applied to the Transport Department for an additional $6 to the starting list price, which would increase it to $33, or to add $3 each in two stages.
New Territories taxis ("green ones") whose starting price has been increased to 23.5 yuan are also planning to follow suit.
The MTR freezes the fare according to the "can increase or decrease" mechanism. The current 3.8% fare discount will be extended until next New Year's Day. The fare increase is bound to be astonishing.
The government has just concluded a three-month public consultation, and it is not yet known whether the fare adjustment calculation method is about to change or remains the same.
Three tunnels plan to adjust tolls in August
However, the public transport fare subsidy program will be extended until April 30. If a citizen's monthly public transport expenses exceed 200 yuan, the government will provide a one-third subsidy for the actual public transport expenses. The subsidy amount for each Octopus is The upper limit is 500 yuan per month.
In terms of cross-harbour tunnels, the government plans to take advantage of the opportunity of taking back the franchise rights of the Western Harbor Crossing in August next year to adjust the tolls of the three cross-harbour tunnels. Among them, the red tunnel and the eastern tunnel will increase to 30 yuan, and the western tunnel will reduce the fare to 60 yuan. Taxi use The toll for the three tunnels will be uniformly charged at 25 yuan.
The authorities propose to amend the regulations in the first quarter of next year, which will take effect in early August of the same year.
▼Plastic bag charges will be raised to RMB 1 from December 31▼
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Plastic bag tax increased to one yuan on New Year's Eve DSE exam fee increased by 2%
Among all the increases, the charge for plastic shopping bags is the first to "rush the gate", and it will be doubled to 1 yuan starting from the 31st of this month.
According to the latest revision, the current exemption for plastic shopping bags containing frozen or frozen food will be canceled simultaneously.
Free plastic shopping bags are only available for food that is not packaged or not fully packaged, or for takeaway food that is not packaged in an airtight package.
The Examinations and Evaluation Bureau also announced that the examination fee for the 2023 Diploma of Secondary Education Examination will be increased by 2%. Based on the calculation of 6 subjects (two language subjects and four non-language subjects) for school candidates, the total examination fee will be 3,258 yuan. However, the Hong Kong government promises to Candidates from schools pay the examination fee on their behalf, but self-study students have to bear the relevant increase by themselves.
The Examinations and Assessment Bureau announced earlier that the examination fee for the 2023 Diploma of Secondary Education Examination will increase by 2%.
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The increase in electricity charges is unstoppable and the government must ease the pain of energy transition. Housing Authority car parks will increase the monthly rent of private cars by $120 to $3010 next year, and the hourly rent by $1. The increase rate reached 5.16%. Happywood: The cost of food and manpower will increase by up to 1% in the future, but the price increase has not yet been finalized｜Transportation, water and electricity costs have increased by a large percentage over the years, and the subway has outperformed the bus, but it is not the strongest price increase｜5 bus companies apply for fare increase NWFB and Citybus apply for a 10% to 20% increase in the highest fare increase｜Another taxi industry proposes a fare increase plan of 4.5 to 5 yuan for falling flags and a 20% increase for meter jump｜New Territories taxis plan to apply for 6 yuan for falling flags Chamber of Commerce: Don't adjust the dead end. The TAC hopes to improve the MTR fare increase and decrease mechanism next year. Star Ferry's fare increase has been considered a loss. Star Ferry's bid increase is doubled.
