LPG Subsidy: How many cylinders will be subsidized under the Ujjwala Yojana in a year? Do this immediately to get the ₹300 subsidy..

LPG Cylinder Subsidy: If you are a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), this news is crucial. Many people wonder exactly how many gas cylinders per year are eligible for the ₹300 subsidy and what steps to take if the subsidy stops. Additionally, the government has clarified that beneficiaries who have not yet completed their Aadhaar-based e-KYC should do so promptly; failure to do so could lead to issues in receiving the subsidy amount.

**Subsidy of ₹300 now available on only 4 cylinders per year**
Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, eligible beneficiaries now receive a subsidy of ₹300 on only four LPG refills per financial year. This means a household can avail a maximum subsidy benefit of ₹1,200 annually. Previously, the scheme covered a higher number of refills, but the government revised the rules amidst tensions in the Middle East and pressure on the global LPG supply chain. These rules remain in effect as of August 2026.

**What happens after the 4 refills are exhausted?**
If you have already availed four gas cylinder refills in the current financial year, you will not receive the ₹300 subsidy on subsequent refills. In other words, you will have to pay the full, non-subsidized price for any further cylinders.

**e-KYC mandatory to avail the ₹300 subsidy**
The government and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have clarified that Ujjwala beneficiaries who have not yet completed their e-KYC must do so soon. Failure to complete e-KYC could hinder the transfer of the subsidy amount to your account. However, consumers who do not have a Ujjwala connection but have already completed their e-KYC do not need to repeat the process.

**Domestic gas cylinders have become costlier by ₹89 this year**
Domestic LPG cylinder prices have seen a continuous rise this year. Amidst Iran-US tensions, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder rose by ₹60 on March 7. Subsequently, on June 7, the price increased by another ₹29. This means the cost of a domestic gas cylinder has gone up by a total of ₹89 so far this year.

What is the price of an LPG cylinder in Delhi?
Currently, a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder is available in Delhi for ₹942. However, for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, the effective cost is ₹642 after the ₹300 subsidy. The government provides this subsidy to ensure that poor and underprivileged families have access to cooking gas at affordable rates.

Points to remember
If you are a beneficiary of the Ujjwala Yojana, first ensure that your e-KYC is completed. Also, keep in mind that the ₹300 subsidy applies to only four refills per financial year. Once these four subsidized refills have been availed, the subsidy benefit will not be available on subsequent cylinders.

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