Argentina declared a pre-emergency energy status and imposed restrictions on natural gas supply to industries and compressed natural gas (CNG) stations to prioritize residential heating amid a historic polar cold wave affecting much of the country. The surge in home gas consumption reached record levels, causing the system to operate at its limits and leading to gas service interruptions in Buenos Aires and other areas. Industrial gas supply cuts also impacted production, including a decline in output from the Vaca Muerta gas field. Additionally, gas exports to Chile were restricted due to the crisis. Following the extreme cold snap, which caused widespread demand spikes and supply disruptions, the Argentine government announced on July 4 that it would begin lifting the gas restrictions as the situation started to normalize. The Energy Secretariat confirmed the end of the gas emergency, aiming to restore regular supply after the cold wave subsided.