By Admin 
LPG Cylinder: The result of the war between Iran and America is that the prices of crude oil are continuously rising. As a result, the prices of petrol and diesel have also been increased in the country. The prices of domestic LPG cylinders have also been increased by Rs 60 in March. Commercial cylinder rates have also increased by Rs 993 in May and now by Rs 42 in June. However, despite this, more than 10 crore families in India are getting Rs 587 cheaper than the LPG cylinder supply rate.
The price is much lower than the supply rate
After fluctuations in the international market, the actual supply cost of LPG in India is around Rs 1200, but due to subsidy, consumers are paying a lower price. Common citizens without subsidy are currently paying around Rs 913 per cylinder, which is Rs 287 less than the supply rate. At the same time, the government is giving additional subsidy to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). The government sends a direct subsidy (DBT) of Rs 300 per cylinder to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries of this scheme. Due to this they pay only Rs 613 per cylinder. At the same time, in some states, due to reduced VAT or additional subsidy of Rs 20-25 given by the government, the prices become cheaper by Rs 587.
Who approves the application?
- To avail the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Ujjala Yojana, the following conditions have to be fulfilled:-
- Gas connection will be issued only in the name of the eldest female member of the family (above 18 years of age).
- There should not be any other LPG connection of any company (Indane, HPCL, Bharat Gas) in that house or ration card.
- The woman should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family. Apart from this, people from SC/ST families, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Antyodaya Anna Yojana or forest dwellers/backward classes are eligible.
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