Overview
- The Economy Ministry formalized the new Subsidios Energéticos Focalizados regime, replacing Programa Hogar and setting a $9,593 refund per 10 kg cylinder under Disposición 1/2026.
- Access now runs through the ReSEF registry with online enrollment and automatic checks against ANSES data to target support by income and household makeup.
- Coverage is seasonal with up to two cylinders per month from April through September and one per month during the rest of the year.
- Payments arrive as reimbursements to bank accounts or interoperable digital wallets, with Banco Nación supplying the digital tools for payouts.
- Shoppers must pay the full price at purchase, about $20,000 per cylinder on average, which could limit access for households with little cash on hand.