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Government Cuts Electricity Subsidy Cap to 150 kWh From March 1

The change reflects the SEF program’s push to rein in subsidy costs by focusing assistance on lower‑income households.

Overview

  • New tariff tables published in the Boletín Oficial set a single nationwide cap with subsidies covering only the first 150 kWh per month.
  • Any consumption above 150 kWh will be billed at full tariff, replacing higher regional caps that previously reached up to 550 kWh in hot zones.
  • Energy officials and distributor data indicate that about 63% of AMBA users will see lower March bills due to seasonal demand drops, while 37% will face modest increases.
  • Estimated bill changes in AMBA range from reductions of roughly ARS $1,000–$25,000 to increases of about ARS $400–$5,500, depending on usage and category.
  • With average household use near 600 kWh per month and prior higher caps in places like Catamarca now unified to 150 kWh, many homes will pay full price on a larger share of their consumption as tariffs continue to adjust slightly above inflation.