Fogás
Fogás is a family-owned Brazilian LPG distributor, founded 1956 in Manaus, operating 9 bottling plants and 25+ distribution centers across Northern Brazil and parts of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. It sells bottled LPG (2–45kg), bulk supply, and installation services to residential, commercial, industrial, and condominium customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1956
- HeadquartersManaus, Brazil
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Fogás does
Fogás is a privately held, family-owned Brazilian LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) distributor founded on August 20, 1956 in Manaus, Amazonas by brothers Samuel, Israel, and Saul Benchimol — among the first companies to introduce household gas distribution in Brazil. The company operates a vertically integrated infrastructure footprint of 9 bottling plants and 25+ distribution centers across eight Brazilian states (Amazonas, Acre, Amapá, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Mato Grosso, and a Southeast footprint in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro), supplemented by proprietary waterway logistics including the Fogás LXX — Brazil's largest LPG transport vessel at ~1,200 tonnes — and a roll-on/roll-off cylinder transfer system that enables last-mile delivery to remote Amazon communities where road access is limited.
The product portfolio spans seven cylinder formats (2kg, 5kg, 8kg, 10kg, 13kg, 20kg, 45kg) for residential and commercial consumers, bulk (Granel) LPG for industrial, commercial, and condominium clients delivered via tanker trucks with installed tanks on a comodato basis, and ancillary services including industrial/commercial LPG installation (tank capacities 125kg–20,000kg), safety inspections, the on-site forklift refueling service (Pit Stop), and gas water-heating solutions. Distribution combines an authorized-dealer (Revenda) network across operating regions with direct enterprise sales for bulk customers, supported by a multi-app digital ecosystem (consumer, dealer, atendimento, granel, and educational App Acesinho), a tiered loyalty program (Azul–Diamante with R$0.50–R$3.00 per-cylinder PIX discounts), and a federal-government partnership via the Gás do Povo social program delivering subsidized 13kg cylinders to CadÚnico-registered families. Pricing for cylinders varies by region and dealer; bulk gas follows volume-based tiering; dealer startup investment starts at approximately R$25,000.
Fogás is regulated by ANP (the Brazilian National Petroleum Agency) and holds integrated ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 certification (originally ISO 9002 in 1998, the first for an LPG distributor in Brazil), with installation work additionally governed by NBR standards and NR 13/20. Strategic moves since 2018 — including the 2019 entry into Mato Grosso and launch of the 10kg cylinder and Fogás LXX barge, and the 2021 Liquigás privatization acquisition of bottling plants in Cuiabá and São José dos Campos — have shifted the company from a purely Northern Brazilian operator to a multi-regional LPG distributor. Fogás is privately held with no disclosed external institutional investment, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue figures.
Fogás firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fogás
- Legal name
- Fogás
- Website
- https://fogas.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1956
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Fogás is a family-owned Brazilian LPG distributor, founded 1956 in Manaus, operating 9 bottling plants and 25+ distribution centers across Northern Brazil and parts of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. It sells bottled LPG (2–45kg), bulk supply, and installation services to residential, commercial, industrial, and condominium customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fogás industry classification
Industry- Product category
- LPG Distribution
- NAICS
- Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products (486910)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)
- akta.pro primary industry
- NGL/LPG Pipeline Storage & Terminaling (Caverns, Bullet Tanks, Tank Farms) (TLAGAEAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- LPG / NGL Terminals (Pressurized/ Refrigerated Gas) (TLAHABAK), Liquefied Gas Transport (LNG/LPG/Ammonia) (TLADALAC), LPG Carrier Operators (TLADABAG)
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Where Fogás is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Manaus
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices11 records
Markets served
Fogás business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- LPG Cylinder Sales: Sale of bottled LPG gas in various cylinder sizes (2kg, 5kg, 8kg, 10kg, 13kg, 20kg, 45kg) through a network of authorized dealers. Consumers can purchase or exchange cylinders at dealer locations.
- Bulk LPG Supply (Granel): Bulk LPG delivery directly to customer sites (industrial, commercial, residential condominiums) via tanker trucks. Includes project design, tank installation in comodato (loan), and ongoing supply contracts. Customers program scheduled deliveries and pay per delivery.
- Technical Services: Installation services for industrial and commercial GLP systems, including project design, pipe installation, and safety inspections. Pricing varies by project scope.
- Pit Stop Service: On-site forklift cylinder refueling service for warehouse operations, offering 10-15% savings compared to traditional exchange systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | Revenda Authorized Dealer Startup |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | LPG Cylinder Sizes |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Bulk Gas (Granel) Volume-based Pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Monthly | Loyalty Program Discounts |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Fogás product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fogás is a privately held Brazilian LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) distribution company selling bottled gas cylinders in sizes from 2kg to 45kg through an authorized dealer network, and supplying bulk LPG (granel) directly to industrial, commercial, and residential condominium customers via tanker trucks. The offering is complemented by LPG system installation, safety inspections, technical assistance, the Pit Stop on-site forklift refueling service, and a mobile app ecosystem for ordering and dealer management.
Product overview
Fogás is a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering includes gas cylinders in various sizes (2kg, 5kg, 8kg, 10kg, 13kg, 20kg, and 45kg) serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company operates a bulk gas (Granel) delivery service for large consumers, complemented by digital products including mobile apps for consumers (App Fogás), bulk customers (App Fogás Granel), and dealers (App Revendedor and App Atendimento). Supporting services include technical assistance, industrial/commercial LPG installation, safety inspections, and dealer financing (Fogás Finance). The product portfolio also includes loyalty programs (Programa Fidelidade), the government-subsidized Gás do Povo social program, and gas water heating solutions. The company serves customers across Northern Brazil, São Paulo (Vale do Paraíba and Guarulhos), and parts of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro through a network of bottling plants, distribution centers, and authorized dealers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Fogás Granel: Bulk LPG supply service for businesses, condominiums, and industries
- Fogás Empresarial
- Gás do Povo
- Programa Fidelidade Fogás
- Pit Stop
- Cozinha Segura Fogás
- Fogás Finance
Products and services
- LPG Gas Cylinders (2kg, 5kg, 8kg, 10kg, 13kg, 20kg, 45kg) Portfolio of bottled LPG cylinders in seven sizes: 2kg (for food carts and lamps), 5kg (for singles/newlyweds), 8kg (for small families up to 3 people), 10kg (for ~30 days of average Brazilian family consumption), 13kg (the most common domestic cylinder in Brazil), 20kg (for forklifts), and 45kg P45 (for restaurants, snack bars, industrial kitchens, and bakeries). Sold through authorized dealers and the Fogás app across Northern Brazil and expansion regions.
- Fogás Granel (Bulk LPG Supply) Bulk LPG delivery service via tanker trucks directly to customer gas central, serving industrial, commercial, residential, and condominium customers. Includes project design, tank installation in comodato (loan), and scheduled refueling with volume-based pricing. Operating under the Fogás Granel and Fogás Empresarial sub-brands with dedicated account management.
- Pit Stop On-site Forklift Refueling Service
Companies that use Fogás
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Fogás technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Fogás partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Governo Federal (Federal Government)minorFogás participates in the Gás do Povo government program, providing free 13kg LPG refills to low-income families registered in CadÚnico. Families with 2-3 members receive 4 free cylinders annually; families with 4+ members receive 6 free cylinders annually.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves14 records
Expansion highlights8 records
Fogás competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SHV Energy: Global LPG distribution major and parent of Supergasbras. Comparable through international LPG distribution expertise, scale, and capital; operates broadly across multiple countries and product categories beyond Brazil.
Direct peers
- Ultragaz: Largest LPG distributor in Brazil, part of the Ultrapar group. Operates bottling plants, cylinder distribution, and bulk LPG across the country, directly competing with Fogás in residential, commercial, and industrial segments.
- Liquigás (Petrobras): Major Brazilian LPG distributor (formerly Petrobras subsidiary), offering bottled and bulk LPG nationally. The 2021 Liquigás privatization transferred bottling plants in Cuiabá and São José dos Campos to Fogás, indicating direct market overlap.
- Copagaz: Large Brazilian LPG distributor with extensive bottling and bulk operations. Fogás acquired Copagaz's São José dos Campos plant in 2021, confirming direct competitive overlap in cylinder and bulk LPG distribution.
- Supergasbras: National LPG distributor owned by SHV Energy, operating bottling plants and dealer networks across multiple Brazilian states. Comparable in product mix (cylinder + bulk) and B2B/B2C go-to-market to Fogás.
- Nacional Gás Butano: Brazilian LPG distributor with national presence in cylinder and bulk distribution, serving residential and industrial customers. Directly comparable business model and customer segments to Fogás.
- Brasilgás: Established LPG distributor in Brazil offering bottled gas and bulk supply to households, businesses, and industries. Overlaps with Fogás in core LPG distribution activities across Brazilian regions.
- Consigaz: Brazilian LPG distributor serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers via bottling plants and bulk delivery. Comparable in product mix, customer segments, and distribution channels to Fogás.
Regional players
- Minasgás (Companhia de Gás de Minas Gerais): Regional LPG distributor focused on Minas Gerais. Comparable LPG distribution model to Fogás but concentrated in a different Brazilian state, representing geographic rather than head-to-head competition.
Others
- Petrobras (upstream/LPG supply): Brazilian state oil major and historical LPG producer/supplier through Liquigás. Not a direct cylinder distributor but a key upstream supplier and former owner of Liquigás distribution assets now partly held by Fogás.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Fogás social profiles
Digital presenceFogás compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Fogás financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Fogás leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Fogás funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Fogás M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Fogás
What does Fogás do?
Fogás is a privately held Brazilian LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) distribution company selling bottled gas cylinders in sizes from 2kg to 45kg through an authorized dealer network, and supplying bulk LPG (granel) directly to industrial, commercial, and residential condominium customers via tanker trucks. The offering is complemented by LPG system installation, safety inspections, technical assistance, the Pit Stop on-site forklift refueling service, and a mobile app ecosystem for ordering and dealer management.
Is Fogás a public or private company?
Fogás is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Fogás founded?
Fogás was founded in 1956. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Fogás based?
Fogás is headquartered in Manaus, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Fogás make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. LPG Cylinder Sales are the primary driver. The others are bulk LPG Supply (Granel), technical Services and pit Stop Service.
Who are Fogás's main competitors?
SHV Energy is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Ultragaz, Liquigás (Petrobras), Copagaz, Supergasbras, Nacional Gás Butano, Brasilgás and Consigaz. Minasgás (Companhia de Gás de Minas Gerais) is listed as a regional player. Petrobras (upstream/LPG supply) is listed as an others.
Does Fogás have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fogás.
What industry is Fogás in?
Fogás's product category is LPG Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAGAEAM, NGL/LPG Pipeline Storage & Terminaling (Caverns, Bullet Tanks, Tank Farms), with a secondary code of TLAHABAK, LPG / NGL Terminals (Pressurized/ Refrigerated Gas). Its NAICS code is 486910 and its SIC code is 5171.