Washing machines may or may not be more expensive than you are used to, depending on the brand you choose. Some brands are manufactured in Colombia and are fairly priced. But anything imported from a long distance will, of course, cost more.
Yes, there is a move afoot to eliminate the gas and propane subsidies. This will happen but not on the schedule that was originally proposed. For one thing, not all of the hydroelectric facilities that will provide the electricity have come online yet, and every home that relies on propane now has to be retro-fitted for electricity. This is a huge and unpopular undertaking. I’d guess it is still a couple of years down the road.
As for gasoline, this is also a very unpopular move. It’s said that prices will increase by a few cents a gallon over a long, long period of time…years. The people here would revolt if it happened any other way. Because Ecuador is an oil-producing country, I don’t think you will ever see prices here that are as high as they are in other countries.
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