Electricity prices in Argentina

Argentina has no official national average household price, so this is the regulated tariff approved by the national regulator ENReGE (formerly ENRE) for households without a subsidy on Edenor's network in the north and west of the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, in force from 1 November 2026: the variable charge for consumption category R2 (151–400 kWh a month), taken here for a household using 250 kWh a month. It leaves out the monthly fixed charge of ARS 3,989.51, VAT and provincial and municipal taxes. Subsidised households pay less for a base amount of energy each month but the same rate above it, and tariffs in the provinces are set by provincial regulators and can differ widely.

Checked against ENReGE on November 13, 2026.

These are Edenor's charges for households without a subsidy; Edesur's differ by up to about 6%. Every kWh in the month is billed at the rate of the consumption category the household falls into, and the monthly fixed charge also rises with the category, from ARS 1,870.51 (up to 150 kWh) and ARS 3,989.51 (151–400 kWh) to ARS 68,900.60 above 700 kWh. Households in the national targeted-subsidy scheme (SEF) pay ARS 65.07–99.23 per kWh for a seasonal base amount and these full rates above it. VAT and provincial and municipal taxes are added on the bill.

Argentina generates most of its electricity in gas-fired plants, supplemented by large hydropower dams, nuclear stations and growing wind and solar output. Distribution is organised by province: in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, Edenor and Edesur work under a national regulator, while provincial regulators, utilities and cooperatives set tariffs elsewhere.

After years of frozen and heavily subsidised tariffs, prices have been raised in frequent, often monthly steps to cut the cost of subsidies. Only households that qualify for a targeted subsidy pay a discounted price for a seasonal base amount of energy, and bills add value added tax and provincial and municipal levies. Demand peaks during summer heatwaves, when air conditioning strains the grid.