New Dual Rate Scheme to be Introduced in Shanghai Asa means of distributing the beneath derived from its new gas generating plant, the Shanghai Gas Company propose to effect considerable reductions in their charges for certain services. 'The new rates' will come into force on May 1,, 1935, and considerable number of' the com any's clientele will be affected immediately, The new scheme, known as the Dual Rate Scheme, provides for a reduction of over 21 per cent, on the price of gas used for water heaters including geysers), as well as g08 fires and gas radiators, the old price of $2.85 per 1,000 cubic feet being replaced by. the new price of $2.25 er 1,000 cubic feet. This reduction may be secured only by those consumers who in addition to. using gas for water heating also use gas {or cooking.
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