August is a month in which low temperatures continue to affect Chilean families, making gas an essential resource to stay warm. Aware of this need, various entities and programs have launched significant discounts on the purchase of gas cylinders. gasallowing people to save up to $15,000 on their purchases. These discounts represent a significant relief for the pocketbook, especially in a month when gas consumption tends to be high.
One of the main discounts One of the most available is the one from the Chilean Association of Municipalities, which offers a 15% discount on 5, 11 and 15 kg Gasco cylinders for residents who are members of the association. This discount is valid until December 31 and allows up to two monthly charges per RUT, which means a considerable saving in monthly gas consumption.
In addition, the Association of Municipalities of Chile has also negotiated discounts in Lipigas and Gasco for certain municipalities, with the benefit of two discounts monthly by RUT, always subject to prior registration. These agreements extend to several municipalities in the country, such as Iquique, Valparaíso, Santiago, among others, offering discounts ranging from $2,500 to $6,000 depending on the size of the cylinder.
For those who belong to a Compensation Fund, there are also additional benefits. For example, Caja Los Héroes offers discounts of up to $2,000 on 11 and 15 kg Gasco cylinders. Similarly, Caja La Araucana and Caja 18 offer discounts on cylinder purchases, with discounts of up to $6,000, especially for pensioners who need larger capacity cylinders.
Other alternatives include benefits through mobile applications and loyalty programs. Mercado Pago, for example, offers a discount of $5,000 on the first purchase of a 15 kg cylinder through the Gasconnect app, while Ripley Puntos Go allows its users to redeem points for discounts of up to $15,000 on the purchase of gas. In addition, those who accumulate Premium Dollars with Banco de Chile cards can exchange them for a 15 kg Gasco gift card through Travel Duty. Finally, users of cards such as CuentaRUT, Tarjeta Líder Bci and CMR Falabella can also access specific discounts on gas purchases by entering the first digits of their cards on the corresponding platforms. Fundación Las Rosas and Abastible al Paso offer additional discounts nationwide, with discounts of up to $7,000 on 15 kg cylinders.
