Cabinet backs Rs 30,000 crore for OMC LPG losses, extends PMUY subsidy
Why in the news
The Union Cabinet approved budgetary support of Rs 30,000 crore for public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to cover losses from selling LPG cylinders below international prices in FY 2024-25. It also continued the targeted PMUY subsidy for FY 2025-26.
Key facts
- OMC compensation: Rs 30,000 crore for FY 2024-25.
- PMUY subsidy: Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder, for up to 9 refills a year in FY 2025-26.
- Route: the Pratyaksh Hastantarit Labh (PAHAL) DBT scheme.
- Coverage: over 10.33 crore PMUY connections as of July 2025.
- Usage: per capita LPG use among beneficiaries rose about 49% between 2019 and 2024.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| OMC support | Rs 30,000 crore, FY 2024-25 |
| Subsidy | Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder |
| Refills covered | Up to 9 a year, FY 2025-26 |
About PMUY
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It targets women aged 18 and above from poor households without an LPG connection. Cleaner cooking cuts indoor air pollution, domestic labour and deforestation.
Exam angle
- Learn the numbers: Rs 30,000 crore, Rs 300, 9 refills, 10.33 crore.
- PMUY: 2016, Petroleum Ministry.
- Subsidy goes via DBT (PAHAL).