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Tierra del Fuego natural gas cost escalation

Overview

A study by the Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego (UNTDF) indicates a sharp rise in natural gas costs for residents in the Tierra del Fuego region between 2024 and 2026. Research conducted by the Observatorio Social, Político y Económico (OSPE) shows that the impact of a representative gas bill on the Total Basic Basket (CBT) increased from 1.74% in April 2024 to 11.13% by April 2026.

This increase exceeds the 10% international threshold used to define energy poverty. Researchers noted extreme escalations in fixed charges, with some residential categories seeing costs multiply by as much as 101 times, while the fixed charge for the R2-1 consumer category reportedly experienced a 10,042% increase.

Contributing factors include the deregulation of the wholesale market and legislative changes like the new Ley de Zona Fría, which has reduced available discounts for many households. Researchers emphasized that in subantarctic latitudes, reducing heating is not a viable option for families without risking health and habitability. The investigation noted difficulties in accessing historical data and documentation from the utility provider, Camuzzi.

Entities

Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego · Tierra del Fuego · Patricia Vara · Camuzzi · Camuzzi Gas del Sur

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 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
[● 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
[● 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
[● 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

Timeline

6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Tierra del Fuego gas costs reach 11% of total basic basket
A UNTDF study reveals that natural gas costs in Tierra del Fuego now account for 11% of the total basic basket, surpassing international thresholds for energy poverty.
9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Tierra del Fuego gas tariffs rise sharply against basic basket
A study by the Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego shows gas costs rose from 1.74% to over 11% of the basic basket between 2024 and 2026, pushing many households toward energy poverty.

Sources

airelibre.com.ar · mitdf.com.ar · tiempofueguino.com · ushuaianoticias.com