# Brazilian consumer price monitoring and education

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-consumer-price-monitoring-and-education
> Updated: 2026-08-27T20:05:04.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/procon-manaus-reports-drop-in-cooking-gas-prices-and-expands-school-outreach

### 2026-08-17: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/procon-price-surveys-report-variations-in-cooking-gas-and-fuel-costs

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Cite as: Brazilian consumer price monitoring and education. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-consumer-price-monitoring-and-education