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Brazilian consumer price monitoring and education

Overview

Consumer protection agencies (Procon) in various Brazilian regions have released price surveys for August 2026 regarding cooking gas and fuels.

In Poços de Caldas, the average price for a 13kg cooking gas cylinder rose compared to August 2025, with pickup prices increasing by 10.49% and delivery prices by 8.45%. In Joinville, surveys showed a slight decrease in 13kg cylinder prices and various fluctuations in fuel costs, including a 3.94% drop in ethanol and a 0.23% increase in premium gasoline.

In Manaus, Procon reported a 2.44% decrease in the lowest price for 13kg cooking gas cylinders, while the price for 8kg cylinders saw a 1.25% increase. The Manaus agency also expanded its educational outreach through the ‘Procon Manaus nas Escolas’ initiative, teaching consumer rights to elementary school students.

Entities

Poços de Caldas · Procon · Joinville · Amazongás · Fogás

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Procon Manaus reports drop in cooking gas prices and expands school outreach

    Procon Manaus reported a 2.44% drop in the lowest 13kg cooking gas price for August and held consumer education workshops for over 100 students in the city's East Zone.

  2. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Procon price surveys report variations in cooking gas and fuel costs

    Procon surveys in Poços de Caldas and Joinville show varying trends for cooking gas and fuel prices, including a 10.49% annual increase in gas pickup prices in Poços de Caldas and a 3.94% drop in ethanol ins.

Sources

blogdomarioadolfo.com.br · chumbogrossomanaus.com.br · fatoamazonico.com.br