Energy Secretary Flavia Royón clarified this Saturday a doubt that still remained after the announcements on Tuesday and the details provided in the days: what will happen to subsidies from neighborhood clubs and social organizations.

The official said those consumers they fall into the “general” segment. (such as consortia and SMEs), to which “20% of the grant is taken in the first tranche”.

The first section corresponds to the two months from September to October. Then, in November-December, another 40% of the grants will be removed and the rest will be removed over the next two months to arrive in March with no official help in the bill.

As for the consortia. confirmed that it will happen the same as with clubs, in general terms 20% will be withdrawn of the subsidy in the first phase. “Light accounts for 4 to 5% of expenses. The gas will not be affected. I understand that the increase will have an impact of 1 to 2% of total expenses. My team held meetings with consortium representatives to analyze the entire universe see if a registry is implemented, “Royón said in an interview with CNN Radio’s “Digamos Todo” program.

The “general” category includes consortia and neighborhood clubs, as well as banks, shopping centers or businesses. “The subsidies have already been withdrawn by the industry. In electricity, the medium segment, which is ‘general’, will have 20% of the subsidy withdrawn. The increases will depend on how much consumption is. This on the cost structure of an SME should not be relevantsaid the secretary.

“The increases are not a reason to significantly affect the profitability or costs. A kiosk could pay $ 2,500 in electricity bills, while a major area could pay $ 15,000, ”she explained.

Tariff table

Details of what it will be petrol caps in each zone from which the middle segment – which maintains the subsidy only up to a certain level of consumption – must start paying full price will be published in the next few daysRoyon said. “The 29 subzones have been considered. One will be able to identify depending on where you are, what is the gas limit. It will be higher in Santa Cruz than in Chaco, “he explained.

Rate charts will also be released next week. “Because consumption from 1 September will be affected by segmentation,” he said.

Going forward, the official said the registry for those who need to keep grants will remain open and updated. “The goal is to sensitize people to take care of their consumption. In the future there could be one redesign of caps or awards. It will not be a static photo. Everyone can change their personal situation, move, change jobs. Energy is a precious commodity and must be exploited, “said Royón.

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