SchemesThursday, 11 June 2026·The Hindu - Economy
PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 a year
The Centre reduced subsidised LPG refills under PMUY from 9 to 4 a year amid global supply pressure.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 7, 2026, the Centre reduced subsidised LPG refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from 9 cylinders to 4 cylinders a year, while domestic LPG prices were raised by ₹29.
Key specifics
- PMUY provides a subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder for up to 9 refills in a year.
- A 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder costs ₹942 in Delhi, and PMUY beneficiaries pay ₹642 after subsidy.
- The cumulative domestic LPG price increase reached ₹89 across 2 revisions after the West Asia conflict.
- The government said PMUY had provided around 10.55 crore LPG connections as of May 26, 2026.
- Additional Secretary Praveen Khanooja said average PMUY consumption is about 4 to 5 cylinders a year.
Exam lens
Scheme and subsidy question, PMUY refills reduced from 9 to 4, subsidy ₹300, Delhi cylinder price ₹942, connections 10.55 crore as of May 26, 2026; TNPSC may ask scheme benefits, beneficiary count, and price details.