‘Toughest stance’: Hong Kong launches 18 operations against illegal fuel stations

Hong Kong authorities launched 18 joint operations against illicit refuelling stations this year amid a global energy price surge, with the customs chief noting the practice has become increasingly common in urban areas. But Commissioner for Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat said on Saturday that despite the upwards trend, illegal refuelling was not widespread locally. “The cost of owning a private vehicle in Hong Kong is very high, and petrol prices here are undoubtedly among the highest in th...

By Leopold Chen