The Union government is considering measures to reduce LPG and PNG costs for consumers in the 2025-26 Budget, aiming to provide relief to households and promote cleaner energy use.

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• Oil ministry seeks Rs 17,000 crore for LPG subsidies to extend Ujjwala scheme beyond March 2025.
• Around 10 crore Ujjwala beneficiaries currently get Rs 300 per LPG cylinder subsidy.
• Proposed new framework includes free PNG connections, waiving connection charges and security deposits.
• Current cost for new PNG connection is approximately Rs 7,000.
• Scheme follows Ujjwala model, aiming to expand city gas distribution network.
• Measures aim to ease financial burden on households across urban and rural areas.
• Proposal could encourage a shift to cleaner fuel sources for cooking and heating.
• Final details to be revealed in the Union Budget announcement; not independently verified by ET Online.
• If approved, the measures will impact millions of households, both in cities and rural regions.