With the successful implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), India has now achieved near-universal LPG coverage, boasting approximately 10.56 crore PMUY connections nationwide as of March 1, 2026. This includes 52.60 lakh connections in Maharashtra and 43.92 lakh connections in Gujarat. The government has recently sanctioned an additional 25 lakh LPG connections under PMUY for the fiscal year 2025-26 to address pending applications and ensure widespread access to LPG across the country.
Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, revealed that as of March 1, 2026, around 0.48 lakh LPG connections have been issued in Maharashtra and approximately 0.87 lakh LPG connections in Gujarat under this extension. Prior to the launch of PMUY, LPG coverage in India stood at about 62 percent.
The per connection consumption of PMUY beneficiaries, predominantly rural households, has seen a significant rise from 3.68 refills in FY 2021-22 to 4.80 refills in FY 2025-26. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have made substantial enhancements to the distribution infrastructure for domestic LPG, with 25,605 LPG distributorships operating in India as of March 1, 2026, including 17,677 in rural areas, supported by 214 LPG bottling plants.
To enhance LPG accessibility in rural and remote regions, 8,037 distributorships were established between April 2016 and February 2026, with 93 percent serving rural areas. The government is offering a targeted subsidy of Rs. 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 9 refills to PMUY consumers in FY 2025-26 to make LPG more affordable and encourage sustained usage. Additionally, the ‘Saksham’ program by Oil Industry Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) aims to promote energy conservation and sustainability among the public.
