What is the LPG market like in Brazil?

Overview of the LPG market in Brazil: data, consumption, and outlook  

In recent years, the LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) market has grown stronger, gaining economic and social relevance throughout the country. After all, essential in the kitchens of millions of Brazilians, the cooking gas helps reduce energy poverty across the national territory. 

According to the Panorama do Setor de GLP em Movimento report, prepared by the Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE) and published by Sindigás in 2025, covering base year 2024, 91% of households use the product across the five regions of Brazil, and the sector is essential to energy security and to the national economy. 

The LPG market in Brazil is one of the most structured and most widely distributed in the world. For companies, investors, and professionals in the sector, following the overview of the sector is essential in order to understand trends, consumption behavior, and strategic opportunities. 

Present in 100% of Brazilian municipalities and used by 91% of families, Liquefied Petroleum Gas plays an essential role in the national energy mix and in the country’s energy security. 

Based on the report published by Sindigás, the Nacional Gás blog presents the main highlights of the LPG market. Take a look! 

LPG market figures in 2024 

The sector moves billions of reais and generates thousands of jobs in Brazil. Among the main highlights presented by the Panorama do Setor de GLP em Movimento report (2025) are: 

• 7,6 million tons of LPG sold in 2024 (between cylinders and bulk); 

• 131,4 million 13 kg cylinders in circulation; 

• 33 million cylinders sold monthly; 

• R$ 10,5 billion in taxes collected per year; 

• 330 thousand direct and indirect jobs generated; 

• 58 thousand resellers authorized by the ANP; 

• 19 distributors authorized in the country. 

An important point to highlight is that the LPG market invests heavily in safety: for the 13 kg containers alone, R$ 1,1 billion is applied to maintenance and to the purchase of new containers, with more than 1,2 million cylinders requalified monthly. 

LPG in the Brazilian energy mix 

According to the report, LPG accounts for 2,9% of the national energy mix. In the residential segment, the gas maintains a relevant position, although it still shares space with other energy sources: 

• Electricity: 50,8%; 

• Firewood: 22,9%; 

• LPG: 20,7%. 

Even with structural challenges, LPG stands out for its portability, its safety, its high thermal efficiency, its low emissions, and the ease of storage and transport. 

In addition to household use, LPG is widely used in industry, retail, services, and agribusiness, precisely because of its many benefits.  

Consumption in Brazil: the LPG market by region  

National consumption is divided as follows: 

• Southeast: 42,7%; 

• Northeast: 24%; 

• South: 18%; 

• Midwest: 8,8%; 

• North: 6,7%. 

The consumption history between 2014 and 2025 shows relative stability, with small fluctuations influenced by economic and seasonal factors. 

The data show that the 13 kg cylinder remains the main format sold, although bulk consumption has growing relevance in the business segment.  

It is worth highlighting that the competitive structure of the sector is regulated and supervised by the ANP (National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels), ensuring safety and quality standards. 

Evolution of the price of the P13 cylinder 

The price of the 13 kg cylinder (P13) is frequently analyzed in relation to the minimum wage, an important indicator for assessing the impact on the family budget. 

Based on data from the ANP and from PNAD/IBGE, it can be observed that the reduction in the average size of families has increased how long a cylinder lasts (approximately 60 days in households with three people). 

The percentage cost in relation to the minimum wage varies according to the economic scenario and the pricing policy. Even with fluctuations, LPG remains one of the most affordable forms of energy considering thermal efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 

Reach and logistics of LPG 

Brazil has 5.570 municipalities and only 2,82% do not have a formal reseller installed, but they are served by neighboring cities. 

According to the data, the chain presents:  

• 58 thousand authorized resellers; 

• Door-to-door delivery; 

• 13 cylinders delivered per second. 

The reach of Liquefied Petroleum Gas even surpasses the coverage of other essential services, ensuring access to energy even in remote regions. 

Safety and accident rate 

Despite its widespread use, the sector has an extremely low accident rate with 13 kg containers. 

Using the DPMO (defects per million opportunities) methodology, the rates recorded by the distributors associated with Sindigás remain below the operational excellence targets. 

Most accidents are related to inadequate installations and incorrect use by the consumer. This reinforces the importance of buying from authorized resellers and of installing the containers correctly. 

Regulation and challenges of the LPG market 

As we saw earlier in the text, the sector is heavily regulated by the ANP, which contributes to operational safety at the national level, to quality control, to traceability, and to the fight against informality. 

Sindigás experts argue that technical and consistent regulation is essential to protect consumers and to preserve the sustainability of the market. 

Among the challenges of the sector are: 

• Regulatory modernization; 

• Fighting the informal market; 

• Expansion of permitted uses; 

• Integration into the energy transition agenda. 

Outlook for the LPG market in Brazil 

Liquefied Petroleum Gas remains a pillar of national energy security, contributing directly to the reduction of energy poverty in the country. Its broad coverage, efficiency, and reliability position it as a fundamental element in the Brazilian energy mix. 

With continuous investments in safety, logistics, and modernization, the sector should maintain stability in consumption and seek new opportunities in industrial and commercial segments. 

Nacional Gás: tradition and commitment to the LPG market in Brazil 

With a consolidated track record in the sector, Nacional Gás was a pioneer in the LPG market and built its history by closely following the evolution of the segment.  

We are continuously investing in safety, logistics, innovation, and quality of service, helping to strengthen a chain that is essential for millions of Brazilians. Present in every region of the country, Nacional Gás operates strategically to ensure operational efficiency, wide reach, and proximity to the end consumer.  

Our permanent commitment to excellence is aligned with the best practices of the sector and with the regulatory guidelines of the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels. 

In a market present in 91% of Brazilian households and with strong nationwide reach, working as a reseller means being part of a strategic chain, with constant consumption and a relevant social role. 

With Nacional Gás, resellers have access to a brand that is recognized and consolidated in the market, legal certainty, regulatory compliance, structured logistics, and reliable supply. 

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