Natural gas rationing in northern Argentina is threatening to disrupt the region's citrus processing industry, with producers warning they may be forced to curtail operations.
The Asociación Citrícola del Noroeste Argentino (Acnoa) stated that the current supply constraints, driven by a sharp drop in temperatures, have created an untenable situation for energy-intensive processing facilities.
Industry representatives noted that purchasing natural gas on the open international market would cost four times more than the regulated domestic rate.
The core of the crisis lies in the price disparity between domestic and international markets.
Industry representatives noted that purchasing natural gas on the open international market would cost four times more than the regulated domestic rate.
This cost shock makes it financially unviable for many processors to maintain full production levels without state intervention or supply relief.
The Tucumán provincial government has formally requested a solution from federal authorities, highlighting the economic stakes for a key agricultural export sector.