Chile’s government has confirmed details of a modern liquefied gas subsidy set to start distribution in June 2026, targeting the country’s most vulnerable households.
The Subsidio de Gas Licuado will be delivered automatically to heads of household in the 80% most vulnerable segment of the Registro Social de Hogares, with no application required. Beneficiaries will receive the aid via electronic transfer to a BancoEstado-linked digital wallet, usable for gas purchases nationwide.
According to officials, the measure is part of broader efforts to alleviate heating and cooking costs during colder months, particularly amid rising international fuel prices. The subsidy forms part of the government’s Chile Sale Adelante plan, which could reach over 7.5 million households with a total investment of $225 million.
Municipalities will manage local distribution using data from the Registro Social de Hogares, with funds channeled through the Subsecretaría de Desarrollo Regional (Subdere). While some localities initially discussed delivering 15-kilogram gas cylinders, the approach has shifted toward flexible mechanisms including discount vouchers or direct monetary equivalents.
Households can verify eligibility by checking their socioeconomic bracket on the official Registro Social de Hogares website using their RUT and Clave Única. The government emphasized that the automatic rollout aims to reduce bureaucratic barriers and ensure timely support ahead of winter.
