Ujjwala Yojana Subsidy Cut: PMUY Beneficiaries to Get ₹300 Subsidy on Only 4 LPG Refills Annually

Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PM Ujjwala Yojana) will now receive a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of ₹300 per cylinder for the first four refills.

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Ujjwala Yojana Subsidy Cut: PMUY Beneficiaries to Get ₹300 Subsidy on Only 4 LPG Refills Annually
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Ujjwala Yojana Subsidy Cut: PMUY Beneficiaries to Get ₹300 Subsidy on Only 4 LPG Refills Annually
Ujjwala Yojana Subsidy Cut: PMUY Beneficiaries to Get ₹300 Subsidy on Only 4 LPG Refills Annually

Beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) will receive ₹300 per cylinder through direct benefit transfer (DBT) for the first four refills.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on average, a household under Ujjwala Yojana requires around four cylinders in a year. Earlier, beneficiaries under PMUY received subsidy for nine refills annually.

In an official statement issued Monday, the government reduced subsidized gas cylinders for PMUY beneficiaries from nine to four annually. As per the government, the reduction is made considering the average use of gas by beneficiaries.

Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is a Journalist & Content Writer at Sangri Times English, covering a wide range of topics, including news, entertainment, and trending stories. With a strong passion for storytelling and in-depth reporting, she delivers engaging and informative content to readers.

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