Paraguay electricity rates

4 FAQs about Paraguay electricity rates

What is the electricity price in Paraguay?

The residential electricity price in Paraguay is PYG 402.000 per kWh or USD 0.061. The electricity price for businesses is PYG 334.798 kWh or USD 0.051. These retail prices were collected in June 2025 and include the cost of power, distribution and transmission, and all taxes and fees. Compare Paraguay with 150 other countries.

Does Paraguay have electricity?

Paraguay is one of the few countries in Latin America that has maintained an integrated electrical system. Because of the dominance of hydroelectricity, tariffs (mostly residential) are remarkably below the averages for the region.

Why does Paraguay have a poor electricity system?

However, despite the abundance of resources, the Paraguayan electricity system faces difficulty due to the lack of investment in transmission and distribution networks. In addition, distribution losses are among the highest in the region.

How is fuel pricing regulated in Paraguay?

Paraguay, being a net fuel importer, has the Ministry of Industry and Commerce responsible for regulating fuel prices. Specifically, price controls on gasoline were eliminated in the early 2000s, while a slight subsidy on diesel remains, primarily benefiting the agricultural sector.

Electricity sector in Paraguay

Paraguay is one of the few countries in Latin America that has maintained an integrated electrical system. [1] Because of the dominance of hydroelectricity, tariffs (mostly residential) are remarkably

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Electricity sector in Paraguay

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Paraguay is one of the few countries in Latin America that has maintained an integrated electrical system. Because of the dominance of hydroelectricity, tariffs (mostly residential) are remarkably below the averages for the region. However, despite the abundance of resources, the Paraguayan electricity system faces difficulty due to the lack of investment in transmission and distribution networks. In addition, distribution losses are among the highest in the region.

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