VOICED : Tarifas de transporte publico aumentan hasta 60% en Argentina

The Argentine government announced significant increases in public transport fares in Buenos Aires, ranging from 30% to 60%, as part of efforts to reduce the fiscal deficit projected at 3.5% of GDP. The government has not specified the impact on inflation, which was recently revised from 10% to 15%. Public services, previously heavily subsidized, have seen a 400% increase in the last two years. Further announcements on fuel and utility price hikes are expected soon.

What percentage increase in public transport fares was announced by the Argentine government?

• 20% to 40%

• 10% to 20%

• 50% to 70%

• 30% to 60%

What is the projected fiscal deficit of Argentina for the current year?

• 4.0% of GDP

• 5.0% of GDP

• 3.5% of GDP

• 2.5% of GDP

To what percentage was the inflation target for 2018 revised?

• 15%

• 18%

• 10%

• 12%

By what average percentage have essential public services increased in the last two years?

• 500%

• 300%

• 400%

• 200%

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as having a price increase in the near future?

• Electricity

• Water

• Internet

• Gas