Free LPG Cylinders on Holi, Full Details Inside

Free LPG Cylinder: A significant portion of the population is about to receive complimentary LPG gas cylinders in celebration of Holi. These complimentary cylinders will be given to 18.6 million beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh. Let’s explore this initiative further.

1.86 crore individuals will benefit

Indeed, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Saturday the release of Rs 1,500 crore as a gas cylinder refill subsidy for 18.6 million beneficiaries under the Ujjwala Yojana. Through this initiative, beneficiaries can obtain a free refilled LPG cylinder from their nearest agency either before or after Holi. It’s important to mention that the Yogi government introduced the refill subsidy scheme in 2022. Under this program, beneficiaries receive free LPG cylinders during both Diwali and Holi.

About Ujjwala Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was initiated in May 2016 to offer deposit-free LPG connections to adult women from low-income households throughout the nation. There are around 105 million PMUY connections available across the country. Recently, the government sanctioned 2.5 million additional LPG connections under the PMUY scheme for the fiscal year 2025-26.

To enhance the affordability of LPG for PMUY users and promote its ongoing usage, the government started providing a subsidy of Rs 200 per 14.2 kg cylinder (adjusted for 5 kg connections) in May 2022. This subsidy was later raised to ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder (adjusted for 5 kg connections) a few years afterward.

What are the necessary documents?

The required documents for the enrollment process under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana include Aadhaar card, ration card, address proof, passport-size photo, and bank details. Fill out the application form online through the official website. Next, select the name of the oil company.

For example, Indane/Bharatgas/HP Gas, select the connection type. Also, select the state, district, and distributor name. Enter the mobile number, captcha, and OTP. Enter all family details, personal details, address details, and bank details. Select the cylinder type, rural or urban, and select the declaration and submit.

LPG cylinder prices hike

Just before Holi, the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased, while the price of domestic cylinders has remained unchanged. Starting Sunday, a 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi costs ₹1,768.50. This is the highest price since March 2025. This is the third consecutive increase in the price of commercial LPG cylinders this year.

At the same time, the price of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has remained unchanged since April 08, 2025. Its price remains stable at Rs 853 in Delhi, Rs 879 in Kolkata, Rs 852.50 in Mumbai and Rs 868.50 in Chennai.