The government has revised the annual subsidised LPG refill entitlement under PMUY while retaining the ₹300 subsidy per cylinder.
The Central Government has revised the LPG Subsidy Rule Change 2026 under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), reducing the number of subsidised LPG refills available annually from nine cylinders to four. However, the subsidy amount of ₹300 per cylinder remains unchanged.
As per reports, the revised policy applies to PMUY beneficiaries across the country. Official data shows that more than 10.55 crore LPG connections have been released under the Ujjwala scheme since its launch.
What has changed under the revised LPG subsidy policy?
According to official sources, eligible PMUY beneficiaries will continue to receive a subsidy of ₹300 on every eligible 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder. However, the subsidy will now be available on only four cylinders in a financial year instead of nine.
Earlier, beneficiaries could receive subsidy support on up to nine LPG refills annually due to LPG Subsidy Rule Change 2026. Under the revised framework, the maximum annual subsidy support available to a beneficiary household will now be ₹1,200.
As per reports, government officials have stated that the revised entitlement has been aligned with the average LPG consumption pattern observed among PMUY households.
Impact will depend on household LPG consumption
According to reports, the actual impact of the revised policy will vary based on the LPG consumption of individual households.
Beneficiaries who use four or fewer LPG cylinders annually will continue to receive subsidy support on all their refills. However, households requiring more than four LPG cylinders in a year will receive subsidy only on the first four eligible refills. Additional cylinders will need to be purchased at the prevailing market price.
Official sources have not indicated any change in the subsidy amount or the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.
LPG prices and subsidy benefit
The revision comes after a recent increase in domestic LPG prices.
According to publicly available LPG pricing data, a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi is priced at around ₹942. For eligible PMUY beneficiaries, the effective cost remains lower because of the ₹300 subsidy credited directly to beneficiaries through the DBT system.
As per reports, after accounting for the subsidy, the effective cost of an eligible LPG cylinder is approximately ₹642. Once the annual quota of four subsidised cylinders is exhausted, consumers will have to purchase additional cylinders at market rates.
PMUY coverage exceeds 10.55 crore connections
According to official PMUY data, more than 10.55 crore LPG connections have been released under the scheme.
Launched to promote the adoption of clean cooking fuel among economically weaker households, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana remains one of the country’s largest social welfare initiatives focused on clean energy access.
Official sources have confirmed that subsidy payments will continue to be transferred directly to eligible beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism.
Key Points Related to LPG Subsidy Rule Change 2026
- Subsidy amount remains ₹300 per LPG cylinder.
- Subsidy entitlement has been revised from nine cylinders to four cylinders annually.
- The revised policy applies to PMUY beneficiaries.
- More than 10.55 crore LPG connections have been released under the scheme.
- Additional cylinders beyond the subsidised quota will be available at market prices.
- The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism remains unchanged.
LPG Subsidy Rule Change 2026 FAQs:
How many subsidised LPG cylinders can PMUY beneficiaries receive now?
According to reports, eligible PMUY beneficiaries can receive subsidy on up to four LPG cylinders annually.
Has the LPG subsidy amount been reduced?
No. According to official sources, the subsidy amount remains ₹300 per eligible LPG cylinder.
How many beneficiaries are covered under PMUY?
Official data indicates that more than 10.55 crore LPG connections have been released under the scheme.
Will subsidy continue through DBT?
Yes. According to the latest LPG Subsidy Rule Change 2026, subsidy payments will continue through the Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism.
What happens after four subsidised cylinders are used?
Additional LPG cylinders purchased after the subsidised quota is exhausted will be available at the prevailing market price.
