Hong Kong households may see some relief on their summer electricity bills, as the city’s two power companies roll out a three-month rebate for eligible residential customers.
The move comes after international fuel prices rose amid tensions in the Middle East, putting pressure on fuel charges and household energy costs. HK Electric will provide a “Special Electricity Subsidy” from August to October 2026 for residential customers whose monthly electricity use is 450 units or below. Eligible customers will receive HK$0.08 per unit during the period.
CLP Power will introduce a similar measure, offering a HK$0.08-per-unit special fuel rebate to residential customers using 900 units or below per bill over the same three months. The company said the rebate will be funded through the CLP Community Energy Saving Fund, while HK Electric’s subsidy will be supported by its Smart Power Care Fund.
Both companies expect around half of their residential customers to benefit from the measures. The rebates are designed to soften the impact of higher fuel costs rather than fully offset electricity bills, so households may still see pressure depending on their consumption and future fuel price movements.
The support will apply from August to October 2026, with the exact benefit depending on how much electricity each eligible household uses.
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