In the penultimate month of the year, households will have to endure new increases. Starting November 1, transport prices will rise. The bus in Greater Buenos Aires (+3.9%) and in CABA (+4%) will see a hike, while the subway climbs to $1,887.
Highway tolls in the Buenos Aires province will also see a 3.9% increase. The 25 de Mayo and Perito Moreno tolls will cost $4,878.81 during normal hours and $6,914.08 during peak.
Private school fees in the PBA will rise 3%, and health insurance premiums will climb between 1.7% and 2.95%. Rents, under the old law, are expected to jump 37.11%, a blow to the country’s middle class.
Meanwhile, electricity and gas services are expected to change in upcoming bills, but tariff tables have not yet been published in the Official Gazette. Additionally, the National Government has regulated the elimination of the Cold Zone regime, meaning 94 Buenos Aires municipalities will see an increase as they previously enjoyed a discount.
In telecommunications, Movistar confirmed a 2.6% rise in its mobile plans, while Claro and Personal have made no announcement of increases for this month.
Facing an inflation rate of 1.9% last month, wages continue to adjust and prices for well‑being keep climbing. Something doesn’t add up.
