Union Cabinet approves cutting LPG prices by Rs 200 per cylinder for all consumers


NEW DELHI: In a major relief to households, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved cutting the price of LPG by Rs 200 per cylinder for all consumers.

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The price cut also applies to consumers enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

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meaning beneficiaries will now get a total subsidy of Rs 400 per 14.2kg-LPG cylinder.

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"On the occasion of Rakshabandhan and Onam, the government has decided to reduce the price of domestic cylinders by Rs 200 ...

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Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur during a press conference on the decisions taken by the Cabinet.

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While he did not say how the price cut would be financed, it is presumed that State-owned

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it is presumed that State-owned fuel retailers will from Wednesday reduce the prices and will get compensated for the same by the government later.

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The minister added the Centre will also provide 75 lakh new LPG connections for free under the Ujjwala scheme.

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At present, there are 9.6 crore beneficiaries of the scheme.

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"Effective August 30, 2023, the price of a 14.2kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by Rs 200 in all markets across the country.

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