# Brazil LPG assistance program for low-income families

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-lpg-assistance-program-for-low-income-families
> Updated: 2026-08-13T01:01:24.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

Brazil has implemented the “Gás do Povo” program, managed by Caixa Econômica Federal, to provide LPG recharge vouchers to low-income families registered in the Cadúnico system. Eligibility is determined by household size and per capita income, with larger families receiving more frequent refills throughout the year.

Recent distributions include the August cycle, which began on August 10, 2026, and remains valid through September 9. Additionally, the program has released July recharge vouchers benefiting approximately 3.2 million families. To qualify, households must be part of the Bolsa Família program and have a monthly per capita income of up to half a minimum wage.

Refill frequency is structured by household composition: families with up to three members receive four refills per year (every three months), while families with four or more members receive six refills per year (every two months). The benefit is non-cumulative; if a recharge is not used within its designated period, it is canceled when a new one is released.

Beneficiaries can redeem the subsidy for a 13kg cylinder at approximately 25,000 accredited resellers. Redemption methods include the Bolsa Família chip card with a password, Caixa debit cards, a CPF with a validation code sent via SMS, or codes generated through the “Meu Social” or “Gás do Povo” mobile applications. The subsidy covers the full cost of the gas refill but does not include the cost of the cylinder itself or delivery fees.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Gás do Povo program releases gas vouchers for 3.2 million families

Caixa Econômica Federal is releasing ‘Gás do Povo’ vouchers to 3.2 million Brazilian families, providing free 13 kg gas cylinder refills for low-income households registered in CadÚnico.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gs-do-povo-program-releases-gas-vouchers-for-32-million-families

### 2026-08-09: Gás do Povo releases LPG recharge vouchers for Brazilian families

Brazil's Gás do Povo program has released LPG recharge vouchers for August, available to eligible low-income families at accredited resellers starting August 10th.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gs-do-povo-releases-lpg-recharge-vouchers-for-brazilian-families

### 2026-07-26: Brazil expands gas assistance program for low‑income families

Brazil's Caixa distributes monthly gas vouchers to low‑income CadÚnico families until Dec 2026, while Auxílio‑Gás 2025 provides bimonthly cash payments up to R$600 for eligible households.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-expands-gas-assistance-program-for-lowincome-families

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