Subsidised LPG cylinders quota raised to 12

Union Government raised the quota of subsidised LPG cylinders from 9 cylinders to 12 cylinders per household in a year on 30 January 2014. This hike will be effective from April 2014.

Important to Note :

The hiked subsidised LPG quota will cost 5000 crore rupees more in subsidy to the exchequer annually. 99 crore people will be benefitted from the hike.