The new Bolsa Família program will add gas voucher payments to beneficiaries.
The Federal Government announced the new benefit that will be offered to Bolsa Família beneficiaries. Last week, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced that he is evaluating the possibility of creating a gas voucher for low-income populations. Despite stating that the service is beyond his purview, the head of state assured that he is in negotiations with Petrobras.
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Among the information he frequently discloses is the reformulation of the Bolsa Família program with a salary increase to R$1,400.00. Recently, the manager announced the launch of a gas voucher for this group.
What does Bolsonaro say about it?
Due to the high price of gas cylinders, Bolsonaro stated that he is negotiating with Petrobras the possibility of creating a gas voucher within the Bolsa Família program.
In an interview with Rapid 96 FM, the head of state said he wants to provide bimonthly aid for the purchase of the product.
According to him, the government is aware that the current price is unaffordable for those who depend on Bolsa Família benefits. Therefore, the Ministry of Citizenship team will engage in discussions with Petrobras to try to lower the price of the product.
“The price there when bottled is R$$ 45 and reaches R$$ 100, R$$ 110 at the end of the line. The federal tax is zero; I zeroed the federal tax on gas. So, anything over R$$ 45 goes to ICMS, which is the tax of the respective state governor, goes to shipping, and goes to the profit margin of whoever is selling it. So, in my opinion, the price of a gas cylinder could be around R$$ 60, R$$ 65 at most.", he said.
