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Tierra del Fuego gas costs reach 11% of total basic basket
A study conducted by the Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego (UNTDF) indicates that natural gas costs have reached a level that triggers energy poverty in the region. Researchers found that the weight of gas bills within the total basic basket—which includes food, clothing, transport, education, and health—has risen from approximately 1.7% to 11%.
According to researcher Patricia Vara, this 11% figure exceeds the 10% international threshold used to identify households facing energy poverty. The study highlighted significant increases in non-reducible costs, specifically noting that the fixed charge for the R2-1 consumer category experienced a 10,042% increase since 2024.
The investigation utilized witness bills across various residential consumption categories (R1 to R3), though researchers noted difficulties in accessing historical data and documentation from the utility provider, Camuzzi.
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Camuzzi · Patricia Vara · Tierra del Fuego · Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The fixed charge for the R2-1 consumer category saw an increase of 10,042% since 2024. www.tiempofueguino.com · www.ushuaianoticias.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Energy costs exceeding 10% of a household's basic basket are considered a threshold for energy poverty by international standards. www.tiempofueguino.com · www.ushuaianoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The weight of gas bills in the total basic basket rose from approximately 1.7% to 11%. www.tiempofueguino.com · www.airelibre.com.ar · www.ushuaianoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The cost of natural gas for households in Tierra del Fuego has increased significantly relative to the total basic basket. www.tiempofueguino.com · www.airelibre.com.ar · www.ushuaianoticias.com