The new increases will have a significant impact on citizens’ expenses, especially in the context of the marked economic depression and the decrease in their purchasing power.
Starting in May, prices for electricity, gas, tolls and fuel will increase, which will have a significant impact on citizens’ spending, especially in the context of the marked economic depression and declining purchasing power. thereof.
In the cases of electricity and gas, the Government plans to implement a new monthly adjustment formula, which considers the variation in salaries and inflation, to determine increases in rates.
This means that consumers can expect periodic increases in their utility bills, which could further impact their ability to cover their basic expenses.
Regarding public transportation, a significant increase in train tickets is expected in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, which will affect thousands of passengers who depend on this means of transportation to get around.
In addition, increases in tolls on national routes and access to the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires will increase costs for those who use private vehicles, which could impact the values of products and services due to higher transportation costs. .
Starting today, tolls on national routes and accesses to Buenos Aires increased by 200%, with minimum rates of $900 during peak hours.
Finally, fuel prices could also rise due to the Liquid Fuel Tax promoted by the Government. This means that drivers may face increases in the cost of filling their tanks, which would affect families’ transportation budgets and could lead to an increase in the values of other goods and services, due to higher logistics and distribution costs.
These increases in the prices of basic services and transportation implemented by Javier Milei’s Executive, without a doubt, represent a concern for Argentine citizens. But, in the absence of strong opposition from the political and union leadership, the chainsaw and blender plan continues, putting its hand in the pockets of workers and retirees, and affecting their quality of life.
