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Argentina Implements Multi-Year Energy Tariff Increases Starting May 1

The government formalized phased electricity and gas price hikes to reduce subsidies, stabilize distributor finances, and meet IMF obligations.

Por Santiago Spaltro. A las tarifas de luz y gas más caras se suman el transporte y naftas
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Overview

  • Electricity and gas tariffs will increase by 3% starting May 1, 2025, with monthly adjustments continuing through November 2027 for electricity and over 30 months for gas.
  • The tariff system includes three socio-economic user tiers, with subsidies preserved for lower-income Levels 2 and 3 as defined by the Secretariat of Energy.
  • A new high-consumption residential gas category, R-4, has been introduced to incentivize energy efficiency with adjusted charges.
  • The adjustments are part of a broader government strategy to reduce energy subsidies, restore distributor revenues, and comply with IMF fiscal commitments.
  • The regulatory framework is supported by 17 resolutions published by ENRE and ENARGAS, establishing the quinquennial review and investment requirements for energy companies.