Who Can Receive the Benefit of People's Gas
O People's Gas Program is an initiative of Federal government Created to expand access to cooking gas (LPG) among families in situations of social vulnerability in Brazil.
The program's objective is to reduce the impact of the cost of cooking gas cylinders on the budgets of low-income families, ensuring regular and carefully considered support.
The benefit is granted based on official criteria, using the data from Single Registry for Federal Government Social Programs (CadÚnico).
Official Criteria for Receiving the People's Gas
To be eligible for the benefit, the family must meet the requirements below, as defined by the Federal Government.
1️⃣ Active and up-to-date registration in the Single Registry (CadÚnico)
The family must be registered with CadÚnico, which is the government's main tool for identifying low-income families in the country.
✔ Registration is required. active and up-to-date
✔ Socioeconomic data should reflect the family's current reality.
✔ It is recommended to update your CadÚnico registration. every 24 months or whenever there is a change in income, address, or family composition.
🔗 Official source:
https://www.gov.br/mds/pt-br/servicos/cadastro-unico
2️⃣ Per capita family income within the established limit
Another essential criterion is... Household income per person (per capita).
For the People's Gas program, the monthly per capita income must be:
➡ equal to or less than half the national minimum wage per person
This criterion allows the program to prioritize families in situations of greater economic vulnerability.
🔗 Official source:
https://www.gov.br/mds/pt-br/acoes-e-programas/gas-do-povo
3️⃣ Priority for families receiving Bolsa Família
Families already included in Family Bag have priority in selection, because they have already undergone rigorous socioeconomic analysis.
⚠ Important:
isso It doesn't mean exclusivity.Other families that meet the income and registration criteria may also be eligible.
🔗 Official source:
https://www.gov.br/mds/pt-br/noticias-e-conteudos/desenvolvimento-social
4️⃣ Valid CPF (Brazilian Individual Taxpayer Registry) of the family head
O family responsible (The person listed in the CadÚnico) must possess:
✔ Active CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID)
✔ No outstanding issues with the Federal Revenue Service (suspended, canceled, or irregular)
The CPF is used for:
- Beneficiary identification
- Benefit authorization
- Validation at accredited gas resellers
🔗 Official source:
https://www.gov.br/receitafederal
How to Register for the People's Gas Program (Step by Step)
⚠ There is no specific direct registration for the People's Gas program..
The selection is made automatically based on data from CadÚnico.
✅ Step 1: Check if your family is registered in the CadÚnico (Single Registry for Social Programs).
- Scroll to the TOMORROW (Nearest Social Assistance Reference Center)
- Bring documents for all family members:
- CPF
- identity document
- Proof of address
🔗 Locate CRAS:
https://www.gov.br/pt-br/servicos/encontrar-um-cras
✅ Step 2: Keep your registration up to date
Always inform the CRAS (Social Assistance Reference Center) if there is:
- Change in income
- Address change
- Entry or exit of family members
Outdated records They may prevent you from receiving the benefit..
✅ Step 3: Check if you have been selected.
After being registered in the CadÚnico (Single Registry for Social Programs) and meeting the criteria, the family can check the selection process:
✔ By official program website
✔ By official app
✔ Or through government service channels.
🔗 Official consultation:
https://gasdopovo.mds.gov.br
Number of Benefits per Year
The People's Gas program is granted periodically, according to family composition and program criteria.
➡ Eligible families may receive up to 6 gas benefits per year., in accordance with current policy and budgetary availability.
⚠ The benefit It is not paid in cash..
It is used for removing the gas cylinder in accredited resellers.
important to know
Maintaining accurate information is essential to continue receiving payments.
The benefit may be suspended or canceled if the registration is irregular
The government carries out periodic reviews