Lower global oil prices have not helped reduce auto fuel prices for consumers but it has saved the government from paying subsidy on cooking gas cylinder into the accounts of household beneficiaries.
From May, government will not be paying subsidy into the accounts of domes tic LPG customers in all metros under the direct benefit transfer scheme. While the subsidy will be limited to just Rs 2-5 in other cities given increased cost of transportation and just about Rs 20 per cylinder for 8 crore Ujjwala beneficiaries.
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