LPG Gas Cylinder Price: Nowadays inflation is skyrocketing, in such a situation it is natural for the kitchen budget to deteriorate. The price of LPG cylinders required for cooking has also come under the grip of this inflation.
But there is no need to worry because the subsidy given by the government can provide relief. Let us know in today’s article the actual price of an LPG cylinder after subsidy and other important information related to it.
How much has to be paid after the subsidy
There is a slight difference in the prices of LPG cylinders according to tax in different states, but generally, the price of domestic LPG cylinders without subsidy is between ₹ 800 to ₹ 840.
But there is good news for the people who avail the subsidy! After the subsidy, the actual price of the LPG cylinder is reduced considerably. The subsidy amount is deposited directly into your bank account, which you can use to reduce the payment made to buy the cylinder.
For example, if the price of an LPG cylinder without subsidy in your state is ₹ 800 and the subsidy is ₹ 300, then you will have to pay only ₹ 500 to get the cylinder.
How to avail of subsidy
To avail subsidy, your name should be on the list of PM Ujjwala Yojana. Under this scheme, LPG connection is given to families living below the poverty line at a subsidized rate. Also, subsidy benefits are available.
If your name is on the list of PM Ujjwala Yojana and you are not getting a subsidy, then you can contact the LPG distributor or gas agency in your area.
Can LPG prices increase
If media reports are to be believed, the prices of LPG cylinders may increase in the coming days. It is believed that in a few days, there may be an increase of about ₹ 100 on domestic LPG cylinders.
If this happens, the price of an LPG cylinder will reach ₹ 940. Due to this, the burden of inflation on the common man’s pocket will increase further.
