Ujjwala LPG Cylinders: Government Reduces Annual Subsidized Cylinders from 9 to 4 The Indian government has announced a significant reduction in the number of subsidized LPG cylinders available under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme, slashing the annual allocation from 9 to 4 cylinders per beneficiary. This decision, revealed by a senior government official on Monday, aims to align the subsidy limits with the average domestic consumption patterns of households. The move comes amid rising fuel prices and the need to manage the financial burden of subsidies. The PMUY scheme, launched in May 2016, initially provided beneficiaries with 12 subsidized cylinders annually. This number was reduced to 9 in the previous year, and now it has been cut further to 4. The official cited the need to reflect the average annual consumption of households, which has been adjusted based on updated data. The government stated that the change is a response to the increasing cost of subsidies and the rising prices of LPG, which have placed pressure on the budget. The subsidy structure under PMUY has evolved over time. In May 2022, the government introduced a targeted subsidy of 200 rupees per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder, which was later increased to 300 rupees in October 2023. This subsidy is directly credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts after each refill, ensuring immediate financial relief. However, the recent price hikes in LPG have eroded the effectiveness of these subsidies. In Delhi, the retail price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder has surged by 89 rupees over the past three months, reaching 942 rupees as of June 7, 2026. After deducting the 300 rupee subsidy, beneficiaries now pay 642 rupees per cylinder.#delhi #indian_government #pradhan_mantri_ujjwala_yojana #praveen_mal_khunaja #global_lpg_prices
