LPG Price: The demand for LPG cylinders in India continues to rise. Some time ago, due to the conflict in the Middle East, LPG cylinders were being sold on the black market at double the price in several parts of the country, causing significant hardship for the poorer sections of society. Some people even resorted to cooking on traditional earthen stoves (chulhas), as purchasing an LPG cylinder for ₹3,000 was not affordable for everyone.
Furthermore, the demand for cooking gas cylinders typically surges during the festive season. Over the past few months, the price of a gas cylinder has climbed beyond ₹900. While prices vary from state to state due to differences in VAT, there is one state where you can get a gas cylinder for just ₹642. That state is Delhi, where the government is providing gas cylinders at this price—let’s find out how one can avail of this ₹300 discount.
The central government runs the ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ to provide cooking gas to poor and needy families, under which beneficiaries receive a subsidy. Eligible beneficiaries under this scheme receive a subsidy of ₹300 on domestic LPG cylinders, which is credited directly to their bank accounts.
What is the price of domestic LPG?
Indian Oil, through its official account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has stated that the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi is ₹942. For consumers eligible under the Ujjwala Yojana, the price effectively becomes ₹642 after the ₹300 subsidy is applied—resulting in a saving of ₹300.
The government is bearing a larger share of the cost.
To provide relief on the price of gas cylinders, the government is not only offering a subsidy to consumers but is also covering a portion of the costs associated with the supply of LPG. According to this post by Indian Oil, the cost of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder is stated to be Rs 1,267.24. Beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme receive a subsidy of Rs 300 on the cylinder. Additionally, the government bears an extra cost of Rs 325.24.
Consequently, eligible Ujjwala beneficiaries are required to pay only Rs 642 for a cylinder, whereas those who do not qualify for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana must pay the full amount.
Therefore, if you reside in Delhi and meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme, you too can obtain a cylinder for just Rs 642.