The government established that the Gás do Povo Program will be paid on the 10th of each month, even on weekends or holidays. The new rule begins this Sunday (10th), when 2.71 million families will receive May's credit.
The Gás do Povo Program's main objective is to combat energy poverty, a situation where families cannot afford basic energy costs, such as cooking gas. The program began implementation in November and was gradually expanded, currently serving 15.05 million families throughout Brazil.
The Gás do Povo Program benefit will be paid on the 10th of each month, regardless of weekends or holidays
The total investment in May will be R$ 288.66 million
The program guarantees free refill of 13-kilogram gas cylinders for low-income families registered in the Cadastro Único
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
Covered by only some sources (1)
The previous voucher remains valid until the 9th of the month following the new payment
No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.