PM Ujjwala Yojana Statistics 2026: Connections, Refills and Subsidy
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Oil companies had released 10.57 crore LPG connections under PM Ujjwala Yojana as on 23 September 2026, according to the PMUY portal. Ujjwala households took an average of 4.71 refills each in 2025-26, up from 3.01 in 2019-20, and get a Rs 300 subsidy on up to 9 cylinders a year.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): key numbers
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Active PMUY beneficiaries by year
Active Ujjwala LPG customers at the start of each year, from PPAC data given to the Lok Sabha.
| As on | PMUY beneficiaries (lakh) | Growth over previous year (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2022 | 899.0 | 12.3 |
| 1 Apr 2023 | 958.6 | 6.6 |
| 1 Apr 2024 | 1,032.7 | 7.7 |
| 1 Jan 2025 | 1,033.4 | 3.2 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 3 April 2025
Refills taken per Ujjwala household
Average number of 14.2 kg cylinders taken in a year by a PMUY household.
| Financial year | Refills per year (cylinders) |
|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 3.01 |
| 2021-22 | 3.68 |
| 2023-24 | 3.95 |
| 2024-25 | 4.43 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 3 April 2025
Price of a 14.2 kg cylinder in Delhi
Effective price paid by Ujjwala households after the targeted subsidy, against the price for other customers, on 1 March each year.
| As on | PMUY price (Rs) | Non-PMUY price (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2023 | 903 | 1,103 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | 603 | 903 |
| 1 Mar 2025 | 503 | 803 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 1 March 2025
States with the most Ujjwala households
Approximate number of PMUY scheme holders in the five largest states, as of December 2024.
| State | Households (lakh) |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 185 |
| West Bengal | 123 |
| Bihar | 116 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 88.4 |
| Maharashtra | 52.18 |
Source: static.pib.gov.in, as on 31 December 2024
How an Ujjwala connection is given and used
What the numbers show
PM Ujjwala Yojana gives a free LPG connection to adult women in poor households. The PMUY portal shows 10.57 crore connections released as on 23 September 2026. The original 8 crore target was met in September 2019, Ujjwala 2.0 added 1.60 crore by December 2022, 75 lakh more were released by July 2024, and a further 25 lakh were approved for 2025-26 to clear pending applications.
The trend over the years
Connections grew fast until 2024 and have slowed as the scheme nears saturation. The Lok Sabha reply of April 2025 shows active beneficiaries rising 12.3 percent in 2021-22 but only 3.2 percent in the nine months to January 2025.
The more important number now is use. A connection that is not refilled does not replace firewood. Average refills per Ujjwala household rose from 3.01 a year in 2019-20 to 4.43 in 2024-25 and 4.71 in 2025-26, according to the PIB infrastructure note of June 2026. Over the same period the targeted subsidy made refills cheaper: the effective Delhi price for Ujjwala households fell from Rs 903 in March 2023 to Rs 503 in March 2025.
State differences
The biggest states account for most connections. Uttar Pradesh had over 1.85 crore PMUY households in December 2024, West Bengal about 1.23 crore, Bihar about 1.16 crore and Madhya Pradesh about 88.4 lakh. These are approximate figures given in a PIB feature, not an official state-wise table.
What the figures do not tell you
Connections released is not the same as active users. The portal total counts every connection issued, while PPAC counted 10.33 crore Ujjwala beneficiaries among active domestic LPG customers on 1 March 2025. An average of 4.71 refills a year also hides the spread between households, which these releases do not publish.
Where to check the live numbers
The PMUY portal updates the total connections released on its home page. PIB publishes refill and consumption figures in Petroleum Ministry replies to Parliament.
Frequently asked questions
How many Ujjwala connections have been given in 2026?
The PMUY portal shows 10,56,85,306 connections, about 10.57 crore, released as on 23 September 2026. Of the 25 lakh extra connections approved for 2025-26, 24.43 lakh had been released by that date.
How many cylinders do Ujjwala households actually use?
On average 4.71 refills a year in 2025-26, up from 3.68 in 2021-22 and 3.01 in 2019-20, according to PIB. Ujjwala households received about 49.21 crore refills in 2025-26.
How much is the Ujjwala subsidy per cylinder?
Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 9 refills a year in 2025-26, pro-rated for 5 kg cylinders. The Cabinet approved Rs 12,000 crore for this subsidy for 2025-26.
Which state has the most Ujjwala connections?
Uttar Pradesh, with over 1.85 crore PMUY households as of December 2024, followed by West Bengal at about 1.23 crore and Bihar at about 1.16 crore, according to a PIB feature of August 2025.
What does an Ujjwala cylinder cost after subsidy?
On 1 March 2025 the effective price for Ujjwala households in Delhi was Rs 503 for a 14.2 kg cylinder, against Rs 803 for other customers, as stated in a Lok Sabha reply of April 2025.
Eligibility, documents and how to apply: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) full guide
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- pmuy.gov.in (www.pmuy.gov.in/)
- static.pib.gov.in (static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2026/jun/doc2026611890701)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2198768)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2154117)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2118208)
- static.pib.gov.in (static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/aug/doc202588603301.)