Gas Aid: What is it and how to apply for the benefit? 

With Gas Aid, millions of Brazilian families say goodbye to their gas bills and can give their family budget a break.

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The price of cooking gas has been increasingly weighing on the pockets of Brazilians, especially low-income families. 

To mitigate this impact, the federal government created the Gas Aid, a social program that helps buy 13 kg gas cylinders every two months.

But what is Gas Aid, who is eligible and how can they receive this benefit? 

In this article, we'll answer these and other questions about this program, which can make a difference in your household budget. Stay tuned!  

What is Gas Aid?

Gas Aid is the federal government's helping hand that helps millions of Brazilian families put gas in their kitchens. 

Created in 2021, the program offers a shield against the high cost of gas cylinders, guaranteeing access to this essential item for everyday life.

It was created to reduce the impact of the price of cooking gas on the budgets of low-income families. 

The benefit consists of a variable amount, which represents at least 50% of the average national reference price of a 13 kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for the previous 6 months, calculated by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP).

However, in 2023 the value of this benefit changed, it began to provide the full value of a gas cylinder. 

In this way, protection for the families served was expanded, guaranteed by Provisional Measure 1,155/2023.

Thus, the Gas Aid passes on, every two months, the full value of the gas cylinder.

Payment of this benefit follows the Bolsa Família calendar and is made into a digital or bank account. 

When the family does not use this channel, Caixa provides other means for families to access the financial benefit.

Gas Aid is a temporary, personal and non-transferable benefit and does not create acquired rights. 

Furthermore, it can be accumulated with other benefits, aid and grants from the Bolsa Família Program and is not computed as income in the Single Registry. 

So, be sure to check if you are eligible; without a doubt, it will be a help that will make all the difference to your family income. 

Who is entitled to Gas Aid?

This benefit stands out for being very broad and not having many requirements when applying. 

The main requirement for access is low income. But beyond the income criterion, you must meet the following requirements.

Firstly, you must be registered with CadÚnico, with a monthly per capita family income less than or equal to half the national minimum wage.

With this year's minimum wage (2024), per capita income should not exceed the value of R$ 706.

Another factor that may entitle you to benefits is having members residing in the same household who receive the Continuous Social Assistance Benefit (BPC).

Preferably being from a family with women who are victims of domestic violence and are under the monitoring of emergency protective measures also entitles you to the benefit. 

The selection of beneficiary families is made directly from the Single Registry, Therefore, the only step to be taken by interested parties is to register at the Social Assistance Reference Center (Cras) in their city. 

However, registration does not guarantee receipt: families that meet the criteria will be selected to receive the benefit. 

How to check Gas Aid?

Enrollment in the program is automatic, meaning there's no need to register or opt in. You simply need to meet the criteria and be registered with Cadastro Único. 

However, if you want to know if you are entitled to Gas Aid and if the benefit is already available for withdrawal, you can check in two ways:

• On the Caixa Econômica Federal website, on the Gas Aid page. Simply enter your CPF (Individual Taxpayer Registry), NIS (National Institute of Social Security), email address, and registered password;
• For the Caixa Tem application, Available for Android and iOS. After logging in, simply click on the Gas Aid option and check your balance and payment dates.

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Conclusion

Anyway, the Gas Aid is a social program that aims to reduce the impact of the price of cooking gas on low-income families, especially those suffering from domestic violence. 

The benefit is paid every two months, following the Bolsa Família calendar, and can be withdrawn from a digital or bank account.

To be eligible, you must be registered in the Single Registry or receive BPC, in addition to having a per capita family income of up to half the minimum wage. 

The benefit can be consulted on the Caixa website or the Caixa Tem app.

As it can be combined with other government financial benefits, it can bring hope and a better quality of life to families living in socially vulnerable situations.

Therefore, if you are eligible, go to the CRAS in your city and register. CadÚnico. 

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