The winter cold snap and the war in the Middle East have combined to create a worst-case scenario for Argentine industry. As residential gas demand surges and import prices climb, many companies face the prospect of suspending operations, raising concerns across the manufacturing sector, according to the Herald‘s sister publication Ámbito.

Most small and medium-sized manufacturers that rely on gas for industrial processes purchase their supply through local distributors, which are legally required to prioritize residential customers. 

During periods of peak demand, industrial users are the first to face supply cuts.

Large industrial companies, including steelmakers, are connected directly to the main gas transmission network through dedicated pipelines and are largely shielded from these disruptions. 

The impact is concentrated among smaller manufacturers that share the distribution network with........

© Buenos Aires Herald