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Electricity bills could fall by an average of 4.3% from January, government says
Arica, Tarapacá, Antofagasta, Atacama, Coquimbo and Valparaíso could see decreases of between 7.4% and 11%, according to preliminary figures from the Ministry of Energy.
Electricity bills could fall 4.3% from January 2027, but rise in three regions
Antofagasta would see the largest reduction, at 11%, while Los Ríos, Los Lagos and Magallanes would pay more, according to figures that are still preliminary.
Electricity bills could fall by an average of 4.3% from January 2027, according to the National Energy Commission
Antofagasta and Atacama would see the largest reductions, while Los Ríos, Los Lagos and Magallanes would pay more, according to a preliminary report.
24-karat gold bars gain ground in Chile because they are exempt from VAT
Aurus, Joyería Puma and the Chilean Mint sell tax-exempt investment gold, although the metal's price has fallen 4.7% in 2026.
