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Lula Publishes Decree Setting Free Cooking-Gas Rules for Low-Income Families

The measure creates a phased, budget‑dependent rollout using time‑limited vouchers for pre‑registered low‑income households.

Overview

  • Eligibility targets families with per‑capita monthly income up to half the minimum wage, prioritizing CadÚnico registrants and Bolsa Família recipients with records updated within 24 months.
  • Families of two or three people may receive four free cylinders per year, while households of four or more may receive six, with benefits not accumulating across periods.
  • Vouchers expire in three months for families of two or three and in two months for larger households, and any unused credits revert to the federal Treasury.
  • Pickups must be made by the registered household representative at government‑accredited GLP resellers upon presentation of proof of benefit, and participating resellers must follow prescribed visual identity rules.
  • The gratuity is temporary, personal and non‑transferable, with implementation in stages subject to available funds, and the government expects initial deliveries in November 2025 and broader coverage by March 2026.