Argentina Senate approves reform to 'Zona Fría' gas subsidy regime

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• [● 4 SOURCES] The reform reverts the subsidy scheme to the 2002 model, excluding provinces added in 2021. diarioelcentinela.com · fm-open.com.ar · desdematanza.com.ar · satelitenoticias.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 1.24 million households in 94 Buenos Aires municipalities are affected by the changes. diarioelcentinela.com · www.junindigital.com · www.energiaynegocios.com.ar
• [● 4 SOURCES] Senator Cristina López estimates gas bill increases of approximately 25,000 pesos per month for users in the historical zone. www.diarioprensa.com.ar · pinotdf.com.ar
• [● 3 SOURCES] The municipality of Bahía Blanca intends to challenge the law in Federal Court. diarioelcentinela.com · www.labrujula24.com · www.junindigital.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] Households with monthly incomes below approximately 4.8 million pesos may still access some level of subsidy based on socioeconomic vulnerability. diarioelcentinela.com · infonoroeste.com.ar · sprotagonistas.com.ar
• [● 10 SOURCES] The new regime applies subsidies only to the gas price component, excluding transport and distribution costs. www.diarioprensa.com.ar · www.ushuaianoticias.com · diarioelcentinela.com · paralelo54online.com.ar · sprotagonistas.com.ar · +3 more
• [● 8 SOURCES] The Senate approved the reform to the 'Zona Fría' (Cold Zone) gas subsidy regime with 38 votes in favor and 8 against. elcactus.com.ar · www.ushuaianoticias.com · diarioelcentinela.com · fm-open.com.ar · desdematanza.com.ar · +2 more
• [● 2 SOURCES] The Argentine Federation of Municipalities (FAM) expressed opposition to the reform, citing damage to millions of users. elcactus.com.ar · baraderoteinforma.com.ar