LPG Subsidy: With rising inflation, the common man is now expecting the central government to give back the subsidy on the purchase of domestic gas (LPG) cylinders.
The central government has recently cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively. This is the reason why many are expecting that the government may resume the subsidy on LPG subsidy.
At present, the price of LPG cylinder is going to reach 1000 rupees. According to the government’s internal assessment, consumers are ready to pay Rs 1000 for a cylinder. However, the central government is considering selling cylinders in two ways. One way would be for the government to continue selling LPG cylinders without any subsidy. Secondly, the government may offer subsidy on the purchase of LPG cylinders to select customers.
Who will be eligible for LPG Subsidy?
As of now, the government has not taken any decision related to LPG subsidy. However, reports suggest that the government may subsidize customers with an annual income of less than Rs 10 lakh. Also, the beneficiaries of Ujjwala Yojana can get subsidy on LPG purchase. The objective of the Ujjwala scheme is to provide free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. This scheme was launched on 1st May 2016.
The central government stopped giving direct subsidy to customers on LPG gas cylinders from May 2020, at a time when fuel rates had fallen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, there was a sharp drop in international oil and gas prices. However, the government continues to subsidize indirectly. The government’s expenditure on subsidies during FY21 was Rs 3,559 crore. Whereas in the financial year 2020 this expenditure was Rs 24,468 crore.
How to check LPG subsidy status online
If you do not know your LPG ID
- First of all there will be a button below the LPG number (which will be of 17 digits), click on it
- You will now be asked to select a company name
- You can choose from the three options Bharat Gas, HP Gas or Indane
- Selected option will take you to another page
- Now in the new page, based on the option you have selected, you will be asked for information
- Now fill the captcha code and submit
If you already know your LPG ID
- Visit http://mylpg.in/
- Now enter your LPG ID on the right
- Now, enter the 17 digit LPG ID
- Enter your current registered mobile number details
- Fill the captcha code and enter the procedure
- Now an OTP will come on your registered mobile number
- Create a password by entering email id
- You will receive a link on your email id from which you will complete the further process, click on that link
- After doing this your account will be activated
- Now, login to mylpg.in account
- You will be asked:- Are your bank and Aadhar card linked to your LPG account (Bank and Aadhar card linked to your LPG account)
- Now see whether cylinder subsidy has come to your account or not
LPG Subsidy Latest News: Aadhar Linked Bank Accounts
The Government Initiative (DBTL) scheme ensures that LPG cylinder subsidy is made available directly to the customers’ Aadhaar linked bank accounts. Meanwhile, the government has already given 8 crore free LPG connections to poor women under PMUY to increase the coverage of eco-friendly fuel in kitchens.
