Adjustment in ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations in February 2026
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (January 27) announced an adjustment to the auto-LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations from February 1 to February 28, 2026, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts for dedicated LPG filling stations.
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), Photo source: Sing Tao Daily
A department spokesman said that the adjustment on February 1, 2026, would reflect the movement of the LPG international price in January 2026, and the average movement of the latest Composite Consumer Price Index and Nominal Wage Index. The overall adjusted auto-LPG ceiling prices for dedicated LPG filling stations would range from $3.32 to $4.26 per litre, amounting to an increase of $0.17 to $0.19 per litre.
The spokesman said that the auto-LPG ceiling prices were adjusted according to a pricing formula specified in the contracts. The formula comprises two elements - the LPG international price and the LPG operating price. The LPG international price refers to the LPG international price of the preceding month. The LPG operating price is adjusted on February 1 and June 1 annually according to the average movement of the Composite Consumer Price Index and the Nominal Wage Index. The latest year-on-year rates of change of the Composite Consumer Price Index and the Nominal Wage Index are +1.4 per cent and +3.7 per cent respectively.
The auto-LPG ceiling prices for respective dedicated LPG filling stations in February 2026 are as follows:
Location of Dedicated LPG Filling Station
Auto-LPG Ceiling Price in February 2026 (HK$/litre)
Auto-LPG Ceiling Price in January 2026 (HK$/litre)
Kwai On Road, Kwai Chung
3.32
3.15
Sham Mong Road, Mei Foo
3.39
3.21
Wai Lok Street, Kwun Tong
3.44
3.27
Cheung Yip Street, Kowloon Bay
3.49
3.31
Ngo Cheung Road, West Kowloon
3.50
3.32
Yuen Chau Tsai, Tai Po
3.56
3.38
Tak Yip Street, Yuen Long
3.67
3.49
Hang Yiu Street, Ma On Shan
3.69
3.51
Marsh Road, Wan Chai
3.70
3.52
Fung Mat Road, Sheung Wan
3.73
3.54
Yip Wong Road, Tuen Mun
3.83
3.64
Fung Yip Street, Chai Wan
4.26
4.07
The spokesman said that the details of the LPG international price and the auto-LPG ceiling price for each dedicated LPG filling station had been uploaded to the EMSD website (www.emsd.gov.hk) and posted at dedicated LPG filling stations to enable the trades to monitor the price adjustment.
Details of the pricing adjustment mechanism for dedicated LPG filling stations can also be viewed under the "What's New" section of the department website at www.emsd.gov.hk/en/what_s_new/current/index.html.
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Tuen Mun Hospital announces a sentinel event
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) made the following announcement today (May 14) regarding a sentinel event:
A 75-year-old male patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hyperlipidemia was admitted to a medical and geriatric ward in TMH on May 6 due to an exacerbation of COPD. He was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome complicated by myocardial infarction and was arranged to undergo for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) on May 11.
During the procedure, coronary angiogram revealed an air bubble in the patient's artery. The clinical team immediately checked the blood pressure monitoring device and other connected equipment. No abnormality was detected. The patient's condition remained stable and the clinical team proceeded with the procedure after clinical assessment, with close monitoring of the equipment and the patient's condition. After about 30 minutes, multiple air bubbles were detected again in patient's artery. The patient subsequently developed bradycardia and hypotension. Resuscitation was initiated immediately. The patient continued to deteriorate and succumbed on the same day.
Upon initial inspection of the procedure and the used equipment, clinical team identified an abnormality in the luer lock connector of an extension tube. In general, catheters, connectors and related devices used in PCI procedures should be airtight to prevent micro air emboli entering the bloodstream.
The hospital was saddened by the passing away of the patient. TMH team has interviewed with the patient's family to explain the incident and express deepest condolence. The hospital will maintain close communication with the family and offer possible assistance.
The incident has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office (HAHO) via the Advance Incident Reporting System. A Root Cause Analysis Panel is set up to look into the incident. The scope of the investigation will include the related equipment, procedures, operations and other possible contributing factors. A report with proposed recommendations will be submitted to the HAHO within eight weeks. The incident has been reported to the concerned manufacturer of the equipment and the Department of Health for follow-up. The incident has also been reported to the Coroner for follow-up.
Membership of the panel is as follows:
Chairperson:
Dr Carmen Chan
Deputy Chief of Service (Medicine), Queen Mary Hospital
Members:
Ms Chi Chui-yee
Department Operations Manager (Medicine and Geriatrics), Tuen Mun Hospital
Dr Raymond Cheung
Chief Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management), Hospital Authority
Dr Tam Li-wah
Chief of Service (Medicine and Geriatrics), Kwong Wah Hospital / Tung Wah Group Of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital
Dr Wong Chi-wing
Consultant (Medicine and Geriatrics), Pok Oi Hospital / Tin Shui Wai Hospital
Mr Bill Wang
Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Kidney Foundation
Ms Gigi Yiu
Nurse Consultant (Cardiac Care), New Territories East Cluster
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