The Indian government has officially capped the number of subsidised LPG cylinder refills available to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) at four per year. This policy update, effective immediately, ensures that eligible households will continue to receive a targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder, provided they remain within the newly…
The Indian government has officially revised the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) framework, reducing the number of subsidized LPG cylinders provided to beneficiaries from nine to four per year. This policy shift, implemented across the country this month, aims to streamline fiscal expenditure while maintaining targeted support for the most vulnerable households. Context and Policy…
The Indian government has officially relaxed regulatory norms for domestic consumers transitioning from Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to Piped Natural Gas (PNG), mandating that oil marketing companies process connection terminations within 30 days of a formal request. Effective immediately, this policy shift aims to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles that have historically delayed the surrender of LPG…