When do Gas Aid payments begin? 

The payment of Auxílio Gás in 2024 will only take place in February. This benefit, granted every two months, had its last installment distributed in December. Despite this bimonthly nature, payments will follow the calendar already defined for Bolsa Família.

There will be an important change in the amount provided in the following month. Thus, according to a government announcement, the amount of the benefit in 2024 will be reduced, coming to represent 50% of the cost of a 13 kg gas cylinder.

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Who can apply for Auxílio Gás?

To be eligible for Auxílio Gás, applicants must meet certain criteria, so it is necessary to:

• Have an active registration in the Cadastro Único (CadÚnico);
• Have a per capita family income of up to half the minimum wage (R$ 606) or a total family income that does not exceed three minimum wages.

There is also a possibility of eligibility for families with an income above three minimum wages, provided they are enrolled in income-transfer programs at any level of government.

In addition, the program establishes payment priorities, giving preference to families with lower incomes, a larger number of members, and those already receiving Auxílio Brasil, for example.

February schedule

It is important to note that the Gas Aid schedule will continue to follow Bolsa Família next year. Thus, see the complete schedule for the February benefit:

• Final NIS 1 – February 16;
• Final NIS 2 – February 19;
• Final NIS 3 – February 20;
• Final NIS 4 – February 21;
• Final NIS 5 – February 22;
• Final NIS 6 – February 23;
• Final NIS 7 – February 26
• Final NIS 8 – February 27;
• Final NIS 9 – February 28;
• Final NIS 0 – February 29.

Previous payments

It is worth emphasizing that this benefit covers more than 5.4 million families throughout Brazil. It is granted every two months, with the last installment being in October. Therefore, there is great anticipation regarding the amount to be made available in this next installment.

As usual, the installment amount is calculated based on 100% of the national average price of a 13 kg gas cylinder. Therefore, in December, this amount is estimated at R$ 104.

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