Argentina reaches energy subsidy deal with Norte Grande governors

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The Argentine government has reached an agreement with the governors of the Norte Grande region to implement a new energy subsidy scheme. This political compromise aims to address high electricity consumption in northern provinces during hot months in exchange for reducing winter gas subsidies.

Under the new plan, which will apply between November and April, electricity consumption blocks for subsidized users will be adjusted based on regional temperature classifications. In 'very warm' zones, the subsidized block will increase from 300 to 550 kWh per month. In 'warm' zones, the block will rise from 150 to 300 kWh. The measure is expected to cover between 50% and 80% of electricity costs depending on the specific zone.

The government intends to implement these changes through a resolution, bypassing the need for Congressional approval. This move is part of a broader fiscal strategy to achieve savings of approximately $272,099 million by reforming the 'Cold Zone' gas subsidy laws, though critics note that the new summer electricity subsidies will offset some of these projected savings.

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Diego Santilli · Government of Argentina · Gustavo Sáenz · Luis Caputo · Norte Grande · Sociedad Rural Argentina

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[● 3 SOURCES] In very warm zones, the subsidized electricity consumption block will increase from 300 to 550 kWh. elmonterizo.com · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · infoarenales.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The subsidy measure will be implemented through a resolution, bypassing the need for Congressional approval. infoarenales.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The new electricity subsidy scheme will apply between November and April. elmonterizo.com · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · infoarenales.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The new scheme will cover between 50% and 80% of electricity costs depending on the zone's classification. asiesnuestravida.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] In warm zones, the subsidized electricity consumption block will increase from 150 to 300 kWh. asiesnuestravida.com.ar · infoarenales.com
[DISPUTED] The government aims to save approximately $272,099 million by reforming the Cold Zone gas subsidies. bairesparatodos.com.ar · www.lahoradesalta.com.ar
[● 5 SOURCES] The Argentine government and Norte Grande governors reached an agreement on a new energy scheme for warm and very warm zones. bairesparatodos.com.ar · elmonterizo.com · radiodelguaran.com.ar · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · infoarenales.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The new summer electricity subsidies are being offered in exchange for provincial approval of winter gas subsidy cuts. bairesparatodos.com.ar · www.lahoradesalta.com.ar