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Brazil residential energy consumption trends

Overview

Brazil is seeing a shift in residential energy consumption as the use of wood and charcoal reaches its lowest level since 2016. Data from the Empresa de Pesquisa Energética indicates a 14% cumulative decrease in wood and charcoal consumption since 2022, while the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas has grown.

This transition is influenced by the availability and cost of cooking gas. The Gás do Povo program, which replaced the Auxílio Gás initiative, provides physical 13kg gas refills through registered retailers to eligible low-income families. To qualify, beneficiaries must be registered in the Cadastro Único with a monthly income of up to half a minimum wage per family member.

While gas prices have faced volatility due to tax adjustments, such as ICMS changes, recent trends show a decrease in real prices for 13kg canisters during 2025. The government's focus on gas subsidies also aims to mitigate respiratory risks associated with wood-burning stoves.

Entities

Brazil · Ministry of Development and Social Assistance · Cadastro Único · Empresa de Pesquisa Energética · Ribeirão Pires

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil residential wood and charcoal consumption hits lowest level since 2016

    Brazil's residential wood and charcoal consumption has hit its lowest level since 2016, while LPG and natural gas usage continues to rise as energy costs fluctuate.

  2. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil's Gás do Povo program to release gas refills in September 2026

    Brazil's Gás do Povo program will release cooking gas refills in September 2026 for CadÚnico beneficiaries to mitigate rising fuel costs and reduce indoor wood smoke exposure.

Sources

brasildefato.com.br · dgabc.com.br · mixvale.com.br · outrarevista.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br