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    Cabinet approves LPG subsidy hike for Ujjwala beneficiaries to Rs 300 per cylinder from Rs 200

    Ujjwala beneficiaries currently pay Rs 703 per 14.2-kg cylinder as against the market price of Rs 903.

    Moneycontrol News
    October 04, 2023 / 16:12 IST
    Ujjwala beneficiaries currently pay Rs 703 per 14.2-kg cylinder as against the market price of Rs 903.

    The Union cabinet on October 4 hiked the subsidy for Ujjwala Scheme beneficiaries to Rs 300 per cylinder from Rs 200 per cylinder.

    The government has raised the subsidy amount for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries from Rs 200 to Rs 300 per LPG cylinder, said Union Minister Anurag Thakur during a briefing on Cabinet decisions.

    Ujjwala beneficiaries currently pay ₹703 per 14.2-kg cylinder as against the market price of ₹903.

    The Union Cabinet on September 13 approved the release of a grant for LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for over 3 years with a total financial implication of Rs 1,650 crore.

    Also Read | Govt cuts LPG price by Rs 200/cylinder in major relief for consumers ahead of festive season

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    first published: Oct 4, 2023 03:47 pm

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