The deadline for Chilean households to activate a one-off liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy expires Tuesday, with the government urging eligible families to register before the window closes.
The benefit, designed to cushion consumers against surging international fuel prices, has seen partial adoption, leaving a significant segment of the target population without the financial buffer.
6 million households—roughly 34% of those qualified—have not yet secured the support.
According to the Undersecretariat of the Interior, 5,044,740 homes have successfully activated the benefit out of a total eligible universe of 7,672,521.
This means approximately 2.6 million households—roughly 34% of those qualified—have not yet secured the support.
The government reiterated its call to action on Monday, emphasizing the urgency of the final day to access the extraordinary aid.
The subsidy was introduced as a targeted response to the volatility in global energy markets, aiming to mitigate the direct impact of higher international commodity prices on household budgets.