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Gas Aid: who is eligible and how to guarantee the benefit in 2025
Find out everything about Gas Aid: who can receive it, the amount of the benefit and how to check your entitlement through CadÚnico or Caixa Tem.
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Find out how to ease the burden of gas cylinders on your budget and ensure this essential support for your family.
Imagine reaching the end of the month and realizing that your money isn't enough to cover even the basics, like a gas cylinder.
Unfortunately, this is the scenario for many Brazilian families, who feel the weight of constant adjustments in the price of cooking gas in their pockets.
Thinking about alleviating this essential expense, the government created the Gas Aid, a social benefit that guarantees financial assistance for the purchase of a gas cylinder.
In this article, you will find out how Gas Aid works, who is eligible and the step-by-step guide to requesting the benefit and ensuring this break in your budget.
What is Gas Aid?
Auxílio Gás, also known as Vale Gás, is a social program created so that low-income families can buy a cooking gas cylinder.
Thus, with the successive increases in the price of gas, this benefit acts as a relief in the tight budgets of many Brazilian homes.
The proposal is as follows: the federal government offers financial aid equivalent to part of the average price of a 13kg gas cylinder, with payments made every two months.
This amount therefore helps to reduce the impact of this cost at the end of the month, ensuring that no one has to choose between cooking or paying other essential bills.
Who is entitled to Gas Aid?
Not everyone knows, but Gas Aid has specific criteria to ensure that the benefit reaches those who really need it.
Therefore, it is mainly aimed at families in situations of social vulnerability, those who feel the weight of expenses most at the end of the month.
See who can receive:
- Families registered in CadÚnico (Single Registry for Social Programs), with per capita income equal to or less than half the minimum wage.
- Families that have someone among their members who receives BPC (Continuous Benefit Payment), even if the family income is slightly higher.
- Women who are victims of domestic violence and are under protective measures also have priority in receiving the benefit.
These criteria help ensure that financial aid reaches precisely those families that most need support to keep cooking gas available in their daily lives.
And the best part: the selection process is automatic, based on information from CadÚnico, without the need for specific registration for the program.
How to register and check the benefit?
To receive Gas Aid, the first step is to have your CadÚnico (Single Registry for Social Programs) up to date.
Once registered with CadÚnico, there is no need to make a specific request for Gas Aid, as the government automatically identifies eligible families.
The government itself, based on information from CadÚnico, selects who is entitled to the benefit.
Furthermore, you can easily check whether you have been selected using the Caixa Tem app, the Auxílio Brasil app or directly at Caixa branches.
Therefore, to check your status and access the updated payment schedule, visit the official website:
Benefit amount and payment schedule
The value of the Gas Aid is calculated based on the national average price of a 13 kg cylinder, published by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP).
Thus, the government transfers 50% of this amount to each beneficiary family, depositing the aid directly into the Caixa Econômica Federal social savings account.
For example, if the average price of a gas cylinder is R$100, the aid amount will be R$50 and this payment will be made every two months.
Furthermore, the payment schedule follows the same schedule as Bolsa Família, organized by the Social Identification Number (NIS).
Frequently asked questions about Gas Aid
- 1. Do I need to register every year to receive Gas Aid?
No. Registration with CadÚnico is the basis for the government to select beneficiaries, and this selection happens automatically. However, keeping your registration updated every two years or whenever there are changes is essential to ensure continued receipt of benefits. - 2. How do I know if I have been approved to receive Gas Aid?
The query can be made directly through the Caixa Tem app, the Bolsa Família app or at Caixa Econômica Federal branches. Simply enter your NIS (Social Identification Number) to check if the financial aid has been released. - 3. Is the benefit amount fixed or can it change?
The amount of the Gas Aid is not fixed. It varies according to the average national price of a 13 kg cylinder, as published by the ANP (National Petroleum Agency). The government covers 50% of this amount, which ensures that the aid follows market adjustments. - 4. Can I combine Gas Aid with other social benefits?
Yes! Gas Assistance can be combined with other social programs, such as Bolsa Família or BPC. This allows families to access different forms of support, helping to balance their budget. - 5. How long can I receive Gas Aid?
The Gas Aid is released every two months, but the time it takes to receive it may vary depending on government policies and the family's socioeconomic situation. As long as the CadÚnico registration is up to date and the criteria are met, the benefit remains active. Always pay attention to updates on Caixa Tem or the official website to ensure that your right is guaranteed.
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