Ujjwala beneficiaries will now get this much LPG subsidy! Check details here
The Central Government has decided to extend the subsidy of ₹300 per domestic LPG cylinder under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) until the financial year 2025–26. This subsidy will apply to 14.2 kg cylinders and can be availed for up to nine refills per year, benefiting millions of low-income families. Approved in a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the move aims to provide financial relief amid rising inflation. The government estimates an expenditure of around ₹12,000 crore for this decision, which is also expected to promote the efficient use of LPG.
Why was this decision taken?
India is dependent on imports for about 60% of its LPG needs. In May 2022, the government started a subsidy of Rs 200 on every cylinder so that the fluctuations in global prices do not affect the poor families. This was applicable on a maximum of 12 refills in a year and was also given proportionately for 5 kg cylinders. Now LPG will be cheaper for the beneficiaries of Ujjwala Yojana due to subsidy of Rs 300 instead of Rs 200. The government believes that this step will increase the continuous and economical use of cooking gas.
LPG consumption improved
In the last few years, there has been a steady increase in LPG usage among the families associated with the Ujjwala Yojana. In 2019-20, an average of 3 refills were done per beneficiary, which increased to 3.68 in 2022-23 and about 4.47 in 2024-25. Statistics show that now more people are using LPG regularly, which has also reduced health problems caused by smoke.
Ujjwala Yojana was started in 2016
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was started in May 2016. Its purpose was to provide LPG connections to poor families, especially women, without any advance deposit. As of July 1, 2025, about 10.33 crore connections have been given across the country. Under this scheme, beneficiaries do not have to spend anything on cylinder, regulator, pipe, DGCC booklet and installation charges. Under Ujjwala 2.0, the first refill and a stove are also given free. All these expenses are borne by the government and oil companies together, so that poor families can start using LPG without any financial burden.
