A computational analysis of LPG consumer base and average gas refill data by Indian Express suggests that the twin decision by the Union government to slash cooking fuel prices in addition with expansion of Pradhan Mantri Ujjawal Yojana by adding 75 lakh poor households, could cost almost Rs 37,000 crore annually. The announcement was made on August 29 and implemented by public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) a day after. There has been no official clarity on whether the Union has plans to settle the bill with OMCs (now or later) or if OMCs would take it upon their shoulders.
