Argentina Senate eliminates gas bill discounts in Frias Zone, keeps Patagonia subsidies

Argentina's Senate approved a bill eliminating gas bill discounts in the Frias Zone, affecting provinces like San Luis, Córdoba, Santa Fe, La Rioja, Tucumán, Catamarca, and Buenos Aires, while retaining subsidies only for Patagonia, Malargüe, and the Puna. The bill, which had half sanction from Deputies in May with support from Radicalism, PRO, and MID, now moves to the lower house for final approval. This marks a policy shift in energy subsidy allocation, potentially raising costs for consumers in central and northern regions.