Gas Bienestar Program in Mexico: A Financial Failure?

Gas Bienestar: A Costly Failure? Millions Spent, Little Profit Mexico City – The Mexican government's Gas Bienestar program, launched to provide affordable LPG gas to citizens, is facing significant financial challenges, according to a recent report by TV Azteca Aguascalientes. Millions of pesos have been spent on operations and maintenance, with minimal revenue generated. The program's limited reach, covering only nine municipalities in Mexico City, has also drawn criticism. "They've spent 2,066 million pesos, but there isn't a single peso of profit," stated Enrique Medrano, a national gas industry expert, in an interview featured in the report. The report also showed that revenue has steadily declined from 254 million pesos in 2022 to 174 million pesos in 2024. This has led to discontent among formal gas distributors, who view Gas Bienestar as unfair competition. Rocío Robles, from the Mexican Association of LPG Distributors, added, "It requires a lot of investment." The association is calling for an increase in distribution tariffs to address the financial strain. Meanwhile, some companies have threatened a work stoppage this weekend if conditions aren't improved. The Gas Bienestar program's future remains uncertain, raising questions about its effectiveness and sustainability.