Prime Minister takes the bold step of reducing the LPG cylinder price by Rs 200/ cylinder
for all the LPG consumers (33 crore connections)
Government also approves 75 lakh additional Ujjwala connections, which will take total
PMUY beneficiaries to 10.35 crores
New Delhi, 29-08-2023]
In a move that will bring respite to households across the nation, the Government led
by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, has announced a substantial reduction in the price of
cooking gas. Effective 30.08.2023, the price of a 14.2 Kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by Rs
200 in all markets across the country. In Delhi for instance, the decision will bring down the
cost of a 14.2 Kg cylinder from the existing Rs 1103 per cylinder to a more affordable Rs 903
per cylinder. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “This is a gift to crores of my sisters of the
country on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Our Government will always do everything
possible that improves people’s quality of life and benefits the poor and middle class.”
This reduction is in addition to the existing targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per cylinder to
PMUY households, which will continue. For PMUY households therefore, the effective price
in Delhi after this reduction will be Rs 703 per cylinder.
It may be noted that there are more than 31 Cr domestic LPG consumers in the country
including 9.6 Cr PMUY beneficiary families and this reduction will help all LPG consumers
in the country. To clear pending PMUY applications and to provide deposit free LPG
connection to all eligible households, Government will shortly start distribution of PMUY
connections to 75 lacs women from poor households who do not have an LPG connection. This
will increase the total number of beneficiaries under PMUY from 9.6 cr to 10.35 cr.
These decisions come as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to ease the financial
burden on citizens and promote the welfare of households. The reduction in cooking gas price eflects the Government’s commitment to prioritize the well-being of its citizens and ensure
access to essential commodities at reasonable rates.
Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, expressed his
happiness with the decision, stating, “We understand the challenges faced by households in
managing their budgets. The reduction in cooking gas prices is aimed at providing direct relief
to families and individuals, while also supporting Government’s larger goal of ensuring
affordable access to essential items.”
The reduction in cooking gas prices is expected to have a positive impact on the cost of
living for a wide spectrum of society. Government’s proactive step is projected to save
significant expenses for households, making an appreciable contribution to the disposable
income of citizens.
The Government has been taking various steps to ease the burden of the people and this
reduction in cooking gas prices is a testament to the Government’s responsiveness to the needs
of the people and its unwavering dedication to their welfare.
