The update includes the values corresponding to various categories and subcategories, including the Own Distribution Cost (CPD), the Cost of Energy Supplied in Bad Conditions (CESMC) and the Cost of Energy Not Supplied (CENS).
The national government advances in the process of adjustment of prices of public services, and made official an increase in electricity rates which will take effect from December. This increase, previously defined by the Minister of Economy, Luis “Toto” Caputo, was formalized with the publication of the new tariff tables of the companies providing the service, including Edenor, Edesur, Distrocuyo SA, Transpa SA, Epen, Trasnoa, Transcomague, Transnea, Transba and Transener.
The update includes the values corresponding to various categories and subcategories, including the Own Distribution Cost (CPD), the Cost of Energy Supplied in Bad Conditions (CESMC) and the Cost of Energy Not Supplied (CENS). Likewise, the annexes specify the new applicable costs for residential users according to their level.
The resolutions issued by the National Electricity Regulatory Entity (ENRE) establish that The new rates came into effect on December 1. The adjustment will imply an average increase of 2.5% in electricity bills. However, the impact on the ballots It will vary depending on the level of consumption and income of each family group.
This increase, the last ordered by the Government for this year, coincides with the arrival of the summer season, period in which power outages are expected due to the current state of the energy distribution networks.
The public services basket slowed down for the third month, but it already represents 50% of the minimum wage
A household spends $134,173 during November to cover its energy, transportation and drinking water needs, according to the report from the IIEP Rates and Subsidies Observatory (UBA-CONICET). This spending decreased 0.2% compared to the previous month, but slowed for the third month in a row. The basket of public services already represents 50% of the minimum vital and mobile wage, which stands at $271,571.22.
The reduction in the basket of public services is explained by a lower level of gas consumption which, in turn, compensates for the increase in tariff schedules and higher electricity consumption.
The spending on public services It remains very similar to the previous month with a slight decrease of 0.2% monthly. This reduction in spending on public services compared to October is explained by:
- Lower gas consumption that are significantly reduced while the tariff schedule is slightly modified (increased 3.5% the fixed charge and 2.7% the variable charge).
- Due to increase in electricity tariff tables (6% in the fixed position and 2.8% in the variable) in conjunction with increases in the quantities consumed at the beginning of summer.
- Due to increases in water rate tables.
In summary, the 0.2% monthly reduction in the basket of services is explained by a drop in 18.5% in natural gas spending and a increase in electrical energy and of the water of the 10.3% and 4%, respectively.
Source: Ambito
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