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Fuel Shortages Hit Hong Kong Amid Price Surge

3/13/2026

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  • Hong Kong drivers face fuel shortages as they rush to mainland China after the Chinese government announced significant price hikes.
  • Prices in Hong Kong have surged up to 50% this year, making refueling more appealing despite long wait times.
  • Ringo Lee Yiu-pui of HKCAA warned that rising costs could drive motorists to illegal fuel purchases, posing safety risks.
  • Customs officials reported intercepting modified vehicles attempting to smuggle fuel across the border.