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ANP's proposal to ease gas cylinder sales concerns the public and experts. Cooking gas safety at risk.
The proposed change to the cooking gas distribution model (GLP) in Brazil raises alerts about security, fraud and control by organized crime.
The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) wants to allow gas cylinders to be sold by more agents, in addition to traditional distributors, and even in fractional form, which represents a significant change in relation to the current legislation that requires a minimum filling of 13 kg of LPG.
"The measure could jeopardize the safety of thousands of homes across the country," warns Sergio Bandeira de Mello, president of Sindigás. The fear is that the relaxation will open the door to irregularities and increase the risk of domestic accidents involving gas cylinders.
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Brazil: One of the largest cooking gas markets in the world
In 2024, the country used more than 400 million gas cylinders, corresponding to 7,6 million tons of LPG, supplying 91% of Brazilian households. These figures place Brazil as the world's seventh-largest market for residential cooking gas and the 11th largest in global consumption.
The current model, according to ANP, guarantees traceability and safety: each gas cylinder is requalified, receives technical assistance and has the distributor's brand engraved in high relief.
“Each distributor can only sell its own brand, which facilitates inspection and prevents adulteration,” explains the agency.
Flexibility: What is the danger?
The ANP's new proposal allows distributors to sell gas cylinders of any brand, which worries experts.
It is estimated that more than 80 million gas cylinders in circulation are old, manufactured before 2005, without serial numbers or traceability.
Furthermore, the fractional sale of cooking gas could facilitate fraud, adulteration and even the activities of organized crime, according to Sindigás.
“Consumer confidence in the brand and quality of the gas cylinder is essential for home safety,” reinforces Bandeira de Mello.
The opinion of the population
A survey by the Locomotiva Institute, conducted with 1,5 people across the country between June 5 and 9, revealed that 94% of Brazilians are against the relaxation of cooking gas regulations, prioritizing safety over price.
According to the survey:
97% believe that the brand guarantees quality;
93% see a risk of adulteration in fractionation;
83% argue that the current rules should not change.
The study shows that the population is afraid to buy gas cylinders without a weighing standard or reliable origin, highlighting the importance of maintaining current regulations.
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