The prices of domestic LPG Cylinder in India have recently been increased by ₹ 50. This increase has come into force from 8 April 2025. The decision will affect crores of houses across the country, especially on families who use subsidized cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). In this article, we will understand the new price of LPG cylinder, its impact on Ujjwala scheme and the reasons behind it in detail.
LPG price hike: Overview Table
| Description | Acquaintance |
| Price increase | ₹ 50 per cylinder |
| New price (PMUY) | ₹ 550 (first ₹ 500) |
| New price (Non-PMUY) | ₹ 853 (First ₹ 803) |
| Applied date | 8 April 2025 |
| Affected consumer | 32.94 crore domestic consumer |
| Subsidy amount | ₹ 300 per cylinder (for PMUY) |
| Import dependence | India imports 60% of its LPG |
Effect of lpg price hike
Impact on domestic budget
This increase in the prices of LPG will directly affect the domestic budget. An average Indian family uses at least 12 cylinders annually. In such a situation, every family will have to spend an additional ₹ 600 annually.
Impact on Ujjwala scheme
Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), beneficiaries will now have to pay ₹ 550 per cylinder, which was earlier ₹ 500. This increase can become additional economic burden for poor and rural families.
Ujjwa Plan: A Look
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a major scheme of the Government of India, which aims to provide clean fuel to poor families. Under this scheme, women are given free LPG connections.
The main features of the Ujjwala scheme:
- Free LPG Connection: Poor families are provided free connection and first refill.
- Subsidy: Subsidy is given on every refill.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): The subsidy is directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiaries.
Due to lpg price hike
International market influence
India imports about 60% of its LPG requirement. Domestic prices are also affected due to rising LPG prices in the international market. Recently Saudi CP, which is the major standard of LPG pricing, increased from $ 415 per ton to $ 712 per tonne.
Government deficit
In the last financial year, the government lost a loss of ₹ 43,000 crore to subsidize oil companies. It became necessary to increase prices to reduce this deficit.
Ujjwala scheme subsidy for beneficiaries
The government has continued a subsidy of ₹ 300 on every cylinder to provide relief to PMUY beneficiaries. This subsidy applies up to 12 refill annually.
How to check subsidy?
- Online Portal: visiting MyLPG or Pahal website.
- SMS: Send your LPG ID to 14454.
- Mobile App: By downloading UMANG app.
- Distributor: Contact your nearest gas agency.
Other steps by the government
Excise on petrol and diesel
Along with the prices of LPG, the government has also increased excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹ 2 per liter. However, retail prices have been kept stable so that the general public does not get additional burden.
Conclusions and suggestions
This increase in the prices of LPG cylinders can have a major impact on the general public, especially the low income group and people living in rural areas. Although the government has continued subsidy to provide relief to PMUY beneficiaries, this increase will affect the domestic budget.
Disclaimer:
This article has been written with the aim of providing information. The increase in the prices of LPG cylinder is real and has been declared by the Government of India. Readers are advised to get the latest information from their regional gas agency.
