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October Brings 46.1% Rent Hike for Legacy Leases as Energy, Transport and Fuel Costs Rise

Overlapping index resets alongside new regulated prices drive a fresh surge in household bills.

Overview

  • Legacy leases tied to the BCRA’s ICL rise 46.1% in October, while IPC‑based annual updates run about 33.6% and typical quarterly reviews near 5.5%.
  • Wholesale power for the MEM is set at ARS 13,622 per MWh and the stabilized price at ARS 65,924 per MWh, with natural gas PIST values increasing 2.6%.
  • Buenos Aires Province authorizes an average 1.5% increase for residential electricity distributors under its jurisdiction.
  • Urban bus fares climb 3.9% in CABA and Greater Buenos Aires, lifting the minimum ticket to about ARS 550 in the suburbs and ARS 546 in the city.
  • Road tolls rise roughly 6.42% on the Buenos Aires–La Plata and Atlantic corridors (e.g., Dock Sud ARS 2,000 off‑peak, ARS 2,500 peak; Samborombón ARS 6,500), while fuel prices adjust for updated fuel taxes and private schools (PBA), prepaid health plans and telecoms post modest monthly increases.