# Brazil residential energy consumption trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-residential-energy-consumption-trends > Updated: 2026-09-23T09:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-residential-wood-and-charcoal-consumption-hits-lowest-level-since-2016 ### 2026-09-12: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-gs-do-povo-program-to-release-gas-refills-in-september-2026 --- Cite as: Brazil residential energy consumption trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-residential-energy-consumption-trends