Argentina’s government has raised gas prices significantly to cut its fiscal deficit. This move aims to align prices with inflation and currency devaluation, sparking concern among businesses about potential price hikes. The Energy Secretary disclosed that, before winter’s peak demand, residential gas prices would jump 350% to 460%. This change is part of a plan […]
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