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New Delhi, August 8, 2025 — In a major relief measure for low-income households, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of targeted LPG subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for the financial year 2025–26. The decision will benefit more than 10.33 crore families across India and will entail an expenditure of ₹12,000 crore.Under the scheme, PMUY beneficiaries will receive a ₹300 subsidy per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for up to nine refills per year. For households using smaller 5 kg cylinders, the subsidy will be provided on a proportionately prorated basis.…