Domestic LPG consumers must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication from October 1 to book subsidised refills at regulated prices. The government said the move aims to prevent misuse of subsidies, eliminate duplicate connections and ensure benefits reach eligible households
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the Modi government of reducing subsidised LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme, claiming the move will burden Karnataka’s women with ₹900 crore annually and impose nearly ₹25,000 crore on women nationwide
Opposition leaders, including Sandeep Dikshit and Manoj Kumar Jha, criticised the Centre's decision to reduce subsidised LPG refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana from nine to four annually, alleging a rollback of welfare support
The government is likely to compensate state-run oil firms — IOC, BPCL, and HPCL — with Rs 30,000–35,000 crore for LPG under-recoveries over the last 15 months. The compensation may be funded through additional revenue from the recent excise duty hike
