Overview
- Adrián Ravier, who made his first press conference appearance as presidential spokesman at the Casa Rosada, drew sharp criticism for saying higher gas prices could lead people to “abrigarse más” instead of heating their homes.
- Ravier publicly said the remark was “poco feliz” in radio interviews on Wednesday and blamed media coverage for amplifying the line while expressing regret for his wording.
- He defended the policy goal of returning utility tariffs toward market levels so prices at least cover costs and called the increases a necessary step for fiscal order.
- The spokesman said the government will preserve subsidies for the most vulnerable, remove support for higher-income households, and reclassify some 'zonas frías' to target aid more narrowly.
- Ravier framed the moves within the Milei administration’s pledge not to finance spending with money printing or debt and said savings will be reallocated to priorities such as public universities and the Garrahan hospital, a stance that could deepen public scrutiny over communications and social impact.