Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced slashing of the domestic LPG prices by Rs 100 on the occasion of Women’s day. Sharing the news on X, PM Modi said the move will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting ‘Nari Shakti’.
“Today, on the occasion of Women’s Day, we have taken a big decision to discount Rs 100 on the prices of LPG cylinders. This will not only make the life of women’s power easier but will also reduce the financial burden of crores of families. This step will also be helpful in environmental protection, which will improve the health of the entire family,” said PM Modi.
Today, on Women’s Day, our Government has decided to reduce LPG cylinder prices by Rs. 100. This will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting our Nari Shakti.
By making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2024
Benefits To Ujjwala Beneficiaries
The Union Cabinet in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday approved the extension of a targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year for the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for the financial year 2024-25. As of March 1, 2024, there are more than 10.27 crore PMUY beneficiaries. A LPG cylinder used to cost Rs 600 to Ujjwala beneficiaries. If the Rs 100 benefits are given to the PMUY beneficiaries, then the cost will further reduced to Rs 500.
New LPG Rates
Earlier, a LPG cylinder used to cost Rs 1,100 to non-Ujjwala consumers. However, the Modi government reduced the prices by Rs 200 per cylinder in August last year bringing the prices down to Rs 900. Now, with another discount of Rs 100, the consumers will get an LPG cylinder for Rs 800.