LPG cylinder consumers across India continue to receive relief through government measures aimed at keeping cooking gas affordable. The Centre has maintained targeted support for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), while domestic LPG prices remain regulated below market-determined levels.
For eligible Ujjwala consumers, the government has continued a ₹300 subsidy per 14.2-kg cylinder. The subsidy is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer system, subject to applicable eligibility conditions. Government data presented in Parliament showed that PMUY beneficiaries could effectively pay substantially less than the regular retail price after the subsidy.
Who Can Get the LPG Subsidy?
The main beneficiaries of the targeted subsidy are households covered under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The scheme was introduced to provide LPG connections to women from eligible poor households and encourage a shift from traditional cooking fuels to cleaner LPG.
According to government information, the number of PMUY connections had crossed 10.5 crore by March 2026. The subsidy is intended to reduce the financial burden of LPG refills and encourage beneficiaries to continue using clean cooking fuel.
How Much Subsidy Is Available?
The government has continued the ₹300-per-cylinder targeted subsidy for eligible Ujjwala consumers. However, the number of subsidised refills available to beneficiaries has been revised for 2026 amid higher global energy costs and pressure on oil marketing companies. Reports indicate that the subsidised refill entitlement under PMUY has been reduced from nine cylinders to four cylinders a year.
Therefore, consumers should check their individual eligibility and subsidy status rather than assuming that every LPG booking will automatically receive the benefit.
LPG Prices and Government Support
The government has also said that domestic LPG is being supplied to consumers at regulated retail prices. In July 2026, the Petroleum Ministry stated that domestic LPG prices were lower than market-determined prices, with government support helping keep cooking gas affordable.
The Centre has been compensating oil marketing companies to help manage the gap between domestic LPG prices and market costs. This mechanism is aimed at protecting households from sudden increases in international energy prices.
Consumers Should Complete e-KYC
LPG customers receiving subsidy benefits should also ensure that their Aadhaar-based e-KYC and other customer details are updated. Oil marketing companies have been asking domestic LPG consumers to complete the verification process, with the latest reported deadline extended to August 31, 2026.
Overall, the LPG subsidy remains an important source of financial support for eligible households. Consumers should regularly check their subsidy credit, LPG connection status and e-KYC details to ensure they do not miss applicable benefits
