SchemesWednesday, 10 June 2026·The Hindu - Economy
PM Ujjwala Yojana subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4; subsidy and connection data
The Centre reduced subsidised PMUY refills to four a year, while keeping the ₹300 per cylinder subsidy and citing average consumption patterns.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 7, 2026, the Centre reduced subsidised refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from 9 cylinders a year to 4, while domestic LPG prices were raised by ₹29 in the second revision linked to the West Asia conflict.
Key specifics
- PMUY provides a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder.
- A 14.2-kg domestic cylinder costs ₹942 in Delhi, and PMUY beneficiaries pay ₹642 after subsidy.
- The cumulative domestic LPG price increase across 2 revisions was ₹89.
- PMUY has provided around 10.55 crore LPG connections as of May 26, 2026.
- The government said average PMUY consumption is about 4 to 5 cylinders a year.
Exam lens
Government schemes MCQ focus: PMUY subsidy amount, cylinder price in Delhi, number of refills, connection count. TNPSC may ask the revised annual refill limit under PMUY announced in June 2026.