The Argentine government has announced a 17% increase in gas tariffs for February as part of a new strategy to maintain stable bill values and avoid price jumps during peak consumption months. According to official sources, this adjustment is a consequence of a change in the composition of subsidies and a new government plan. "The goal is to give users predictability so that in the months where they need to consume more gas, the tariff does not skyrocket. That's why the user will not feel the impact," officials stated. They also noted that while the percentage is high, the increase in pesos is not as significant because gas tariffs were very low, and February is a month of low consumption. The new tariffs will come into effect from February 1st.
