he Ministry of Economy A new increase in surcharges paid by residential gas users in Argentina has been ordered, through preparation 7.50% The percentage applied to the price of natural gas in Point of Entry into the Transport System (PIST).
This update directly impacts household bills across the country and responds to the need to strengthen program financing Residential Gas Consumption Support Trust Fundin the context of the energy emergency and financial adjustment.
The new additional fee, which represents the maximum permitted by law, will be applied to every cubic meter of natural gas in the country 9300 calories Which enters the pipeline system in the national territory.
The decision clarifies that gas marketers must apply and remit the surcharge in proportion to the price of gas obtained at PIST, per cubic meter marketed. In the case of self-consumption, the amount to be entered is calculated by multiplying the volume consumed, the weighted average price of the company’s sales and the surcharge percentage.
The decision also highlights the need to uniformly apply surcharges to all economic agents in the gas market, to avoid distortions and ensure cost absorption by end users.
For this, National Gas Regulatory Authority (ENARGAS)a decentralized organization under the Department of Energy, will be responsible for adapting procedures so that distribution companies pass on the surcharges to end users on their bills.
This way through Resolution 1909/2025The decision, which was published on Friday in the Official Gazette, also stipulated that the same percentage be applied to the quantities of gas that the companies themselves consume in their operation, which is known as self-consumption.
This decision is part of a long series of regulatory amendments and decisions that have, since 2017, amended the value of the surcharge to support the residential gas consumption subsidy system. Article 75 of Law No. 25565, amended and expanded by successive laws and decrees, established the Trust Fund and made the surcharge the primary source of funding. Law No. 27637 grants the executive authority the power to increase or decrease the percentage by up to a 50%, Regarding the original value, according to the needs of the system.
The measure was framed in National energy sector emergencyIt was announced by Decree No. 55/2023 and later extended by Decree No. 1023/2024 and 370/2025, which extended the validity of the state of emergency and the transitional period towards targeted energy subsidies until 9 July 2026.
In the face of this, Ministry of Economy The increase in surcharges was justified by the impossibility of maintaining the generalized and increased support scheme, financed by contributions from the National Treasury, in a scenario of strong financial constraints. According to the technical report of Directorate of Prices and Royalties of the National Directorate of Economics and RegulationHowever, economic and fiscal projections for 2025 show a greater need for funds to cover the Trust Fund’s compensation system, exacerbated by a mismatch between the validity of increases and their effective impact on collections.
This is not the only increase that will arrive in December, as they confirmed the increases in Rentals, prepayment and public transportationThis represents a new challenge for family budgets.
Public transportation in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) will see an increase: Bus ticket in City of Buenos Aires It will cost $594 On average, in the suburbs of Buenos Aires the basic fare will reach 1000 euros $598which means an increase close to 4.4%. For subway, it will be the new value $1,207. These updates respond to a price review mechanism that adjusts prices according to operating costs.
in case RentalsContracts with quarterly updates will increase 6.43% Since December. Agreements that are reviewed every four months will increase 8.46%while the semi-annual will have an adjustment 14.1%. For those who have contracts with annual amendment, the increase will be 39.2%. Expenses continue to put pressure on tenants’ expenses, especially after recent increases in municipal services and water, and late payments remain high.
the Prepaid medical fees It will also increase between 2.1% and 2.5%depending on the plan and company. Individual plan costs $65,000 In November he will go to $66,300while a family plan $150,000 will rise to $153,300. Higher plans, with above values $200,000they will pray $204,600. These increases are in addition to those already in place during the year and will affect individual users and families.
Electricity bills will reflect November’s consumption, which already includes previous increases. Users edisor A will pay 3.53% More and more Edenor will see an increase in 3.6% Compared to October.