# Argentina Zona Fría gas regime developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-zona-fra-gas-regime-developments > Updated: 2026-10-02T17:02:06.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Argentine government ratified the continuity of the ‘Zona Fría’ (Cold Zone) gas regime for the Patagonia region. Following discussions between provincial governors and the Chief of Cabinet, officials confirmed that gas service conditions and residential benefits would remain unchanged, dismissing rumors regarding the termination of subsidies. Subsequently, the Deliberative Council of Río Grande in Tierra del Fuego approved a project requesting that the national government and the National Regulator of Gas and Electricity (ENReGE) take measures to prevent gas bill increases. While the province remains part of the special regime, local councilors warned that recent modifications could neutralize historical economic benefits. The council is calling for specific regulations, bonuses, and protections for vulnerable groups, such as retirees and low-income households, to ensure tariff differentials remain effective for the province’s extreme climate. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Río Grande Council seeks gas tariff protections for Tierra del Fuego The Río Grande Deliberative Council is calling on the Argentine government to ensure gas tariff protections for Tierra del Fuego residents under the Cold Zone Regime. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ro-grande-council-seeks-gas-tariff-protections-for-tierra-del-fuego ### 2026-09-22: Argentina ratifies Zona Fría gas regime for Patagonia Argentina has confirmed the continuity of the 'Zona Fría' gas subsidy regime in Patagonia. Chubut is also advancing forest restoration and fire prevention efforts while monitoring whale strandings. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/conaf-delivers-2380-native-trees-to-ohiggins-municipalities --- Cite as: Argentina Zona Fría gas regime developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-zona-fra-gas-regime-developments