New Delhi, June 02: The Centre has significantly increased support for LPG consumers under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), with beneficiaries continuing to receive cooking gas at ₹613 per 14.2-kg cylinder despite international LPG prices touching nearly ₹1,200 per cylinder.
According to a senior Petroleum Ministry official, the government is currently providing a subsidy of ₹587 per cylinder to Ujjwala households, effectively covering almost half of the prevailing market cost and protecting low-income families from the impact of rising global energy prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
The financial burden on oil marketing companies (OMCs) has increased sharply due to elevated international LPG prices. Official figures show that under-recoveries rose from ₹41,338 crore in FY2024-25 to approximately ₹60,000 crore in FY2025-26.
To cushion domestic consumers from the price surge, the government has provided an LPG subsidy of around ₹30,000 crore during FY2025-26.
Despite the increase in global prices, domestic LPG rates in India remain lower than those in several neighbouring countries. General domestic consumers currently pay ₹913 per cylinder, while Ujjwala beneficiaries pay ₹613. In comparison, LPG prices stand at about ₹1,241 per cylinder in Sri Lanka, ₹1,207 in Nepal and ₹1,046 in Pakistan.
Officials noted that commercial LPG cylinder prices are revised monthly based on international benchmarks, whereas domestic LPG prices are partially insulated through government support mechanisms.
The Petroleum Ministry also stated that LPG supplies across the country remain stable. Over the last three days, approximately 1.22 crore LPG cylinders were delivered against bookings of around 1.21 crore cylinders, indicating adequate availability across the distribution network.
Digital adoption in LPG services continues to rise, with nearly 99% of bookings now being made online. Delivery Authentication Code (DAC)-based deliveries have also reached around 96%, helping curb diversion and improve transparency.
The government has urged citizens to avoid panic buying of LPG, petrol and diesel, assuring that adequate stocks are available nationwide. All refineries are operating at high capacity with sufficient crude inventories, while domestic LPG production has been increased to about 52 TMT per day to support consumer demand.
Petrol pumps across the country are functioning normally, with adequate inventories of petrol and diesel. Although some regions have witnessed unusually high sales and crowding at fuel stations, authorities have reiterated that supply remains sufficient and uninterrupted.
The Centre has also directed state governments to closely monitor district-level fuel offtake patterns, strengthen inspections in vulnerable areas and take action against unauthorised procurement of diesel by industrial and commercial users through retail outlets.
The government further encouraged consumers to use digital platforms for LPG bookings and explore alternative energy options such as PNG, electric cooking appliances and induction cooktops to support efficient energy use.
