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The Fuel Price Index levels ending 2 September and 9 September 2005 reached 379 and 388 respectively. According to the fuel surcharge mechanism, when the index level exceeds the 365 trigger point for two consecutive weeks, the fuel surcharge will increase, as follows:
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Previous Level |
New Level |
| Area 1 |
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| North & South America |
HK$4.00/kg |
HK$ 4.40/kg
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| Area 2 |
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| Europe, Middle East & Africa |
HK$4.00/kg |
HK$4.40/kg |
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| Area 3 |
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| South & Southwest Pacific |
HK$4.00/kg |
HK$ 4.40/kg |
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| Area 3 |
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| Asia (other than South & Southwest Pacific) |
HK$2.00/kg |
HK$ 2.20/kg |
The new surcharge level will take effect on September 27, 2005.
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