Hong Kong to launch liquefied petroleum gas subsidy
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 03:11 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Hong Kong will introduce a two-month subsidy for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used by taxis, minibuses and school buses from May. The subsidy is aimed at alleviating the financial burden on the transport sector amid soaring fuel prices.
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