A fresh wave of fuel price revision is set to impact Indian households as LPG cylinder prices are slated to rise by ₹50 starting Tuesday, April 8. The price hike will affect all consumers—both under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) and regular domestic users—according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
This revision comes at a time when global energy prices remain volatile, and domestic consumers are already dealing with costlier essentials. The price adjustment will be reflected across all retail gas agency outlets in the country from Tuesday morning.
What This Means for Households
For many families—especially those in rural and low-income groups—this increase may tighten already-stretched budgets. Under the PMUY scheme, the government provides subsidised LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households to promote clean fuel use. But with rising refill costs, the benefit of that subsidy may be offset.
An average 14.2 kg LPG cylinder will now cost more, with the final price varying based on city and applicable state taxes. No new subsidy announcement has been made by the government to cushion the impact of this hike.
A Pattern of Global Influence
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) review LPG prices monthly based on international benchmark rates and foreign exchange variations. The last change in March 2025 left prices unchanged, following earlier reductions.
This sudden increase may now prompt fresh debates over fuel affordability and the government’s subsidy strategy, especially with elections looming in several states.
What You Can Do
Consumers are advised to check updated rates with their local LPG distributors. Many may also explore smaller cylinders or staggered refill strategies to manage costs in the short term.
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