Shanghai, Apr. 22
Rising costs of operation and the "deterioration of the fuel situation here. will result in a substantial, increase, probably before the end of April, in the surcharges levied by the Compagnie Francaise de Tramways et Eelairage Electriques de Shanghai fon consumers of power, electricity and water in the French' Concession, was learned yesterday. The company it is understood, will shortly Communicate its intention to the French consular authorities here.
it is believed that the surcharge on tight will be raised from 103 to 125 per cent, Considering that it was] Previously raised from 97 to 108 per ent. the increase Is not an incon-Siderable one. The surcharge for power consumption which at present {5 140 por cent, it is understood, will bbe increased 16 190 per cent. It was previously raised from 97 to 140 per cent. Supply of electricity for: cookers, heaters etc, it, was learned, will carry surcharges of 190 per cent. alsod from 140 per cent,, while the water surcharge will be increased from 49 to 75 per cent.
'A year ago the surcharges slood at 60 per cent. for light, power (motors), heat (including cookers) and 30 per ent, for water. With the exception of the latter the surcharges following gradual Increases in the past twal Months have trebled within the period of one year.
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