Colombian Household Natural Gas Tariffs by Socioeconomic Strata, 2020-2026

EPM's monthly charges for natural gas service to households in Colombia from January 2020 to May 2026. The dataset includes a fixed charge and variable consumption charges, differentiated by socioeconomic stratum, with all values in Colombian pesos per cubic meter. Tariffs are calculated according to rules set by the Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG), specifically Resolution 011 of 2003.

Use Cases

• Analyze temporal trends in utility costs using Mes and Año columns.
• Compare fixed versus variable pricing structures across socioeconomic strata using Cargo Fijo, Cargo por Consumo Mayor, Cargo por Consumo Menor, and Estrato columns.
• Model household energy expenditure by socioeconomic level using Estrato and the various charge columns.
• Validate tariff calculations against regulatory frameworks using the provided charge columns and the described CREG resolution.

Strengths

• Data covers a 6.5-year period from January 2020 to May 2026.
• Includes two distinct charge types (fixed and variable) broken down by socioeconomic stratum.
• Values are standardized in a single currency and unit (Colombian pesos per cubic meter).

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

EPM, published via www.datos.gov.co.

Collection Method

Likely compiled from billing and regulatory records.

Time Range

January 2020 to May 2026.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 01:02:18; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Colombia.