SchemesSunday, 21 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 and raised domestic LPG prices by ₹29 in June 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 7 June 2026, the Centre reduced subsidised LPG refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from 9 cylinders to 4 cylinders a year, amid pressure from the West Asia conflict.
Key specifics
- PMUY subsidised refills were cut from 9 to 4 cylinders per year in June 2026.
- Domestic LPG cylinder price was raised by ₹29 on 7 June 2026, taking the cumulative increase to ₹89 across two revisions.
- PMUY provides a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder for up to 9 refills a year.
- A 14.2-kg domestic cylinder cost ₹942 in Delhi, while PMUY beneficiaries paid ₹642 after subsidy.
- PMUY had provided around 10.55 crore LPG connections as of 26 May 2026.
Exam lens
Government scheme question, PMUY, ₹300 subsidy, 14.2-kg cylinder, 10.55 crore connections, 7 June 2026 revision — TNPSC may ask the scheme name, subsidy amount, and revised refill limit.