SchemesFriday, 19 June 2026·The Hindu - Economy

PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 a year

The Centre reduced PMUY subsidised refills from nine to four cylinders a year amid global LPG supply pressure.

Key highlights

Direct fact

On 7 June 2026, the Centre reduced subsidised refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from 9 cylinders to 4 cylinders a year, while the domestic LPG price in Delhi rose to ₹942 for a 14.2-kg cylinder.

Key specifics

  • PMUY subsidised refills were cut from 9 to 4 cylinders per year in June 2026.
  • The government provides a subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder under PMUY for eligible beneficiaries.
  • A 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder cost ₹942 in Delhi after the June 2026 revision.
  • PMUY had provided around 10.55 crore LPG connections as of 26 May 2026.
  • Additional Secretary Praveen Khanooja said PMUY consumption averages about 4 to 5 cylinders a year.

Exam lens

Government scheme question type, PMUY refill limit 4, subsidy ₹300, 10.55 crore connections, and 14.2-kg cylinder price ₹942 are the likely TNPSC facts.

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