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Government sets reference prices for the “People's Gas” program nationwide

Families registered with CadÚnico will have access to free gas cylinders starting in November

cooking gas (Photo: Reuters/Caetano Barreira)

247 - The federal government published this Saturday (18) in Official Gazette a decree establishing the reference values ​​for the program. "People's Gas"This initiative provides for the free distribution of 13kg gas cylinders to low-income families. The measure was detailed by g1, which highlighted that the benefit should reach approximately... 15,5 million Brazilian households.

The fixed prices will serve as the basis for reimbursement to accredited LPG resellers, ensuring the program's execution. The projected cost to the government is... R$ 3,57 billion still in 2025, getting at BRL 5,1 billion in 2026The established values ​​vary from R $ 91 to R $ 122 per cylinder, depending on the region.

Reference prices by state

According to the decree, the values ​​will remain in effect until at least December 31, 2025, when they will be updated. The table indicates regional differences, highlighting Acre, where the price is... R$122,12, and Pernambuco, which has the lowest value, R$89,67.

  • Acre: R$122,12

  • Alagoas: R$91,49

  • Amapá: R$114,17

  • Amazonas: R$94,89

  • Bahia: R$101,36

  • Ceara: R$102,13

  • Federal District: R$95,52

  • Holy Spirit: R$93,74

  • Goias: R$98,32

  • Maranhao: R$97,81

  • Mato Grosso: R$125,05

  • Mato Grosso do Sul: R$98,67

  • Minas Gerais: R$94,19

  • For: R$105,24

  • Paraíba: R$94,88

  • Parana: R$96,00

  • Pernambuco: R$89,67

  • Piauí: R$101,56

  • Rio de Janeiro: R$92,12

  • Large northern river: R$101,03

  • Rio Grande do Sul: R$93,96

  • Rondônia: R$108,34

  • Roraima: R$113,00

  • St. Catarina: R$97,64

  • Sao Paulo: R$96,51

  • Sergipe: R$102,84

  • Tocantins: R$111,77


Who will be entitled to the benefit?

O "People's Gas" It will be intended for families registered in Single Registry (CadÚnico), with a monthly income of up to half the minimum wage (R$ 759)giving priority to those who already receive it. Family BagThe criteria for per capita income is up to R$ 218. It is necessary that the data in the CadÚnico (Single Registry for Social Programs) has been updated within the last 24 months. The distribution is expected to begin soon. in the second half of November 2025, gradually reaching all beneficiaries until March 2026.

How will the gas cylinders be removed?

The withdrawal must be made by the family member responsible at accredited retailers, upon presentation of proof of eligibility for the benefit, such as the card. Family Bag or the bank card of CEF.

The number of free gas cylinders will depend on the number of people in the household:

  • Families of 2 to 3 members shall be entitled to four gas cylinders per year

  • Families with 4 or more members will receive six gas cylinders per year

The voucher's validity will depend on the family composition:

  • 2 to 3 people: up to three months

  • 4 or more people: up to two months

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