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Argentina · Country watch

Gas Subsidy Cuts; Paraná River Floods; Inflation Rises

Argentina revises gas subsidies, opens Paraná River dams, and sees inflation rise, impacting businesses and households.

· · 12 sources

The picture Deteriorating

Conditions for business in Argentina are deteriorating due to revised gas subsidies increasing costs for households, potential flooding from opened Paraná River dams affecting agriculture, and rising inflation impacting consumer spending.

In this briefing Argentina · Law 27.828 · Paraná River · Itaipú Dam · Yacyretá Dam · INDEC

Regulation

  • energy
  • public-sector

Argentina revises gas subsidy program

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Argentina's government has officially revised the gas subsidy program under the new Law 27.828, according to Perfil.com. The changes eliminate automatic benefits for millions of users incorporated in 2021. Households must now meet socio-economic and climatic criteria to qualify for additional discounts. The revised subsidy scheme aims to better target support and manage fiscal resources. This change is expected to increase gas bills for many, even in areas that retain some form of subsidy.

Impact Households and energy suppliers face higher gas bills as automatic subsidies end, affecting millions.

Sources: Perfil.com ↗, El Economista ↗

Disruption

  • energy
  • agriculture

Paraná River dams opened amid El Niño effects

Authorities have opened the dams at Itaipú and Yacyretá due to rising water levels in the Paraná River, Clarin reports. The increased water flow is a result of El Niño effects, threatening floods in the Litoral region and posing challenges for agriculture. However, the increased water availability has allowed for maximum electricity generation, reducing energy costs for households and the government.

Impact Agricultural operations face flood risks, while energy costs drop due to increased hydroelectric generation.

Sources: Clarin ↗

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

  • finance
  • retail

Argentina's inflation rises to 1.9% in September

Argentina's consumer price index increased by 1.9% in September, bringing the annual inflation rate to 33.4%, according to INDEC as reported by La Gaceta. The rise was driven by higher costs in housing, utilities, and seasonal products. Core inflation slowed to 1.7%. The cumulative inflation for 2026 now stands at 23.6%, amidst economic weakness and warnings about consumption and employment.

Impact Retailers and consumers face higher costs as inflation continues to rise, affecting purchasing power.

Sources: La Gaceta ↗, Cronica ↗, El Economista ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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