Overview
- The Energy Ministry activates the targeted subsidy registry (ReSEF/SEF) with a unified annual gas price to smooth seasonal costs, with retroactive application reported for electricity in some notices.
- Official estimates indicate the most common gas tier (R1) will see bill increases of ARS 3,000 or less, with average impacts of ARS 960–6,400 for lower tiers and ARS 2,900–11,300 for higher‑consumption homes.
- In AMBA, AySA water and sewage tariffs rise 4% in February by official resolution, while prepaid health plans lift fees about 2.8% and telecom providers adjust 2.8–3.5%.
- Transport providers implement February fare updates, with CABA bus tickets rising about 2.8%, Buenos Aires province lines roughly 4.5%, the subte at ARS 1,336 and the Premetro at ARS 467.60 for registered SUBE users.
- Rents add pressure as legacy contracts tied to the ICL adjust 34.6% this month, while post‑DNU agreements update by agreed periods such as 6.08% quarterly, 8.22% four‑monthly or 12.81% semiannual.