LPG Subsidy: Amid rising cooking gas prices, there is significant news for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). The Government of India now directly transfers a subsidy of ₹300 into the bank accounts of eligible PMUY beneficiaries. Previously, the central government provided a subsidy of ₹200 per LPG cylinder, which it has now increased to ₹300.
Additionally, the government provides further support of ₹325.24 per cylinder to ensure that the burden of increased LPG prices does not fall on the consumers. Consequently, PMUY beneficiaries pay only ₹642 for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder, even though its actual cost is ₹1,267.24.
Benefit of ₹300 for Beneficiaries
Under this government decision, a subsidy of ₹300 is credited directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries for every cylinder refill. This benefit is applicable for up to 12 cylinder refills per year, helping to reduce cooking gas expenses throughout the year. The objective of the PMUY scheme is to provide clean fuel to poor families and reduce their dependence on traditional fuels like wood or coal.
How much is the subsidy?
The central government provides a subsidy of ₹300 per LPG cylinder. This benefit is available exclusively to those who are registered as beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
How to check the subsidy status?
If you are a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and wish to verify whether you are receiving the subsidy, you can easily do so.
First, visit the official website: https://pmuy.gov.in/mylpg.html.
You will see icons representing various gas companies.
Click on the icon of the company that supplies your LPG cylinder.
Next, enter your 17-digit LPG ID. You can also enter your mobile number instead of your ID to log in.
Next, click on ‘View Content/Refill History’ and navigate to the columns for ‘Subsidy Amount’ and ‘Bank Status’.
Here, you will be able to see whether or not the subsidy amount is being transferred to your account.