With oversight from Procon (consumer protection agency), a gas cylinder cannot cost more than R$ 70 in São Paulo.
Anyone who violates the rule will be fined and may face charges for a crime against the public economy.
247 - Amid the coronavirus pandemic, São Paulo's consumer protection agency (Procon) will monitor gas prices at retailers to ensure that a gas cylinder does not exceed R$70. Those who disregard the rule will be fined and may face charges for crimes against the public economy. Currently, the price ranges from R$90 to, in more extreme cases, R$130.
The director of the agency, Fernando Capez, stated that the Procon teams will have the support of vehicles from the Dope (Department of Strategic Police Operations).
“The price of a gas cylinder, at the limit, is R$ 70. It's not R$ 71, nor R$ 72, nor R$ 80. In a situation like the one we are experiencing, R$ 10 makes a big difference. Procon São Paulo is authorized to act, according to the law, to protect the public interest, especially that of the low-income population,” stated Governor João Doria (PSDB), this Wednesday, 1.
According to the São Paulo state government, during the epidemic period, more than 120 online complaints were registered against abusive prices for cooking gas cylinders through the Procon channels. Complaints can be made through the agency's app, website (www.procon.sp.gov.br) or social media (@proconsp), indicating the address of the establishment.