Argentina set the oil price for drillers at USD 56 per barrel, notably below global rates, to curb inflation following currency devaluation. Brent crude contrasts starkly at USD 84. Amid a peso downturn, fuel prices have been frozen after significant hikes by refiners like YPF. With inflation at 113% YoY in July, the upcoming presidential candidate, Massa, aims to prevent devaluation effects from surging consumer prices.