LPG Subsidy: Alert for LPG consumers in Bihar; find out whose subsidy might be stopped

LPG Subsidy in Bihar: An update has emerged for lakhs of gas users in Bihar. The subsidy for gas users with an annual income exceeding ₹10 lakh could be discontinued. Oil companies are currently verifying eligibility.

LPG Subsidy Update: A significant update has been released for gas connection holders in Bihar. Oil companies are scrutinizing the data of consumers whose personal or family annual income exceeds ₹10 lakh. The subsidy for such consumers may be stopped. Messages regarding eligibility requirements are also being sent out.

Messages sent to consumers

Oil companies are sending messages to a large number of LPG consumers in Bihar. It is reported that over 20 lakh consumers across the state, including those in Patna, fall within the scope of this process. The messages request necessary information or clarifications from the consumers. If no response is provided within the stipulated timeframe, action may be taken to halt their subsidy.

Who will be affected?

This decision is likely to impact high-income families the most. This includes government employees, officials, and large-scale business owners. The government maintains that the benefits of gas subsidy should reach only the needy; hence, the eligibility of consumers is being verified.

How many LPG consumers are there in Bihar?

There are a total of 234.65 lakh LPG consumers in Bihar. This includes 110.57 lakh consumers with Indian Oil (IOC), 57.05 lakh with Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), and 67.01 lakh with Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL). Notably, Patna district alone has over 13 lakh LPG connection holders, making it one of the districts with the highest number of consumers in the state.

Verification of connections held by deceased consumers

Oil companies are also investigating gas connections registered in the names of individuals who have passed away. Aadhaar records are being utilized for this verification process. In the event of a consumer's death, a family member must get the connection transferred to their name within 30 days. Failure to do so could result in the disconnection of the gas service.

Contact here for more information.

If you have received such a message on your mobile and wish to know more, you can call 1800-2333-555. According to officials, this process is being carried out under government directives. These messages are being sent by oil companies to ensure that essential information reaches consumers in a timely manner.