Cabinet continues ₹300 targeted LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries in 2025-26
The Union Cabinet on 8 August 2025 approved continuing the targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2-kg LPG cylinder, for up to 9 refills a year, for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries in 2025-26 at a cost of ₹12,000 crore.
Summary
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries will continue to get a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2-kg LPG cylinder for up to 9 refills a year in FY 2025-26, under a decision of the Union Cabinet on 8 August 2025 costing ₹12,000 crore. PMUY was launched in May 2016 to provide deposit-free LPG connections to adult women from poor households, and there were about 10.33 crore PMUY connections as of 1 July 2025. The government noted that India imports about 60% of its LPG requirement, and that average per-capita consumption among PMUY households has risen to about 4.47 refills in FY 2024-25.
Key facts
- Approved
- 8 Aug 2025, Union Cabinet
- Subsidy
- ₹300 per 14.2-kg cylinder, up to 9 refills a year
- Cost
- ₹12,000 crore for FY 2025-26
- PMUY launched
- May 2016
- Connections
- About 10.33 crore (1 Jul 2025)
- LPG imports
- About 60% of requirement
- Per-capita use
- About 4.47 refills in FY 2024-25
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What targeted subsidy per 14.2-kg LPG cylinder will PMUY beneficiaries get in 2025-26 under the Cabinet decision of 8 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹300
PMUY beneficiaries will get a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2-kg cylinder for up to 9 refills a year.
Up to how many refills a year are covered by the PMUY targeted subsidy for 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — 9
The ₹300 subsidy applies to up to 9 refills per year (pro-rated for 5-kg cylinders).
Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana as of 2025: 1. It was launched in May 2016 to give deposit-free LPG connections to adult women from poor households. 2. India imports about 60% of its LPG requirement. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. PMUY was launched in May 2016 to provide deposit-free LPG connections to adult women of poor households, and India imports about 60% of its LPG requirement.