Natural Gas Distribution Regulation

Authors

  • Benjamín Contreras Secretaría de Comercio y Fomento Industrial
  • Fernando Salas Secretaría de Comercio y Fomento Industrial

Keywords:

natural gas, distribution, regulation, Mexico, rate regulation, franchises

Abstract

This document discusses the economic content of a set of Ruling affecting the provision of natural gas distribution services in Mexico. As such, it describes the mechanisms proposed in order to ensure economic efficiency in the undertaking of such activity, i.e., competition policies, rate regulation, delimitation of licensed geographic regions and design of auction procedures for the granting of distribution franchises.

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Published

1995-10-31

How to Cite

Contreras, B., & Salas, F. (1995). Natural Gas Distribution Regulation. Economic Analysis Review, 10(2), 285–302. Retrieved from https://www.rae-ear.org/index.php/rae/article/view/181

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (1995)

Section

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Copyright (c) 1995 Benjamín Contreras, Fernando Salas

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