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With the price of gas cylinders rising every month, many low-income families find it difficult to keep food at home.
The Gas Voucher is an aid created precisely to alleviate this burden on the household budget.
In this article, you will learn how to request the Vale-Gás, who can receive it, what documents are required and how to track payment.
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Everything explained in 7 practical steps, in simple and direct language.
Vale-Gás is a social program that guarantees an amount every two months for the purchase of a 13 kg gas cylinder, aimed at low-income families registered with CadÚnico.
The amount varies depending on the month and is preferably deposited in Caixa Tem, together with the Bolsa Família payment, when the family is already a beneficiary.
Families can receive Vale-Gás if:
In addition, the program prioritizes:
This is the first step and the most important. The government uses CadÚnico to choose who will receive the Vale-Gás.
To update or register:
The program may vary according to the state or municipality. Some locations have their own aid with different rules.
See:
Vale-Gás is paid together with Bolsa Família in many cases. To check:
If you don’t have access to the app, see:
Important: it is not necessary to register again specifically for Vale-Gás. The selection is made automatically by the government based on CadÚnico.
Payment follows the Bolsa Família calendar, according to the last digit of the NIS. Typically, credit is made every two months.
Example:
The value of the Gas Voucher must only be used to purchase a 13 kg gas cylinder. Use:
The amount cannot be withdrawn in cash, only transferred digitally.
If you believe you should receive it and didn’t:
You can check if it was included automatically:
✅ Keep your data updated on CadÚnico
✅ Follow the Bolsa Família calendar
✅ Activate notifications from the Caixa Tem app
✅ Update registered phone number
Vale-Gás is an important support for low-income families who face difficulties in purchasing gas cylinders. Even though it is automatic, it is essential to keep CadÚnico updated and follow official channels.
With the guidance in this article, you are better prepared to secure this benefit when available. Share this information with those who need it — and help other families find a little more relief from household expenses.
Do I need to register to receive the Gas Voucher?
No. The selection is made automatically based on CadÚnico.
Is anyone who receives Bolsa Família entitled to Vale-Gás?
Yes, if it meets the required criteria. Payment is made on the same calendar.
Where can I use the Vale-Gás value?
In authorized locations, such as distributors and markets that accept Caixa Tem.
Can the amount be withdrawn?
No. The amount is exclusive for purchasing gas and cannot be withdrawn in cash.