2 lakh consumers give up LPG subsidy in Pune

In Pune district, there are as many as 16 lakh consumers in the city and 8 lakh consumers in rural areas.

This year, two lakh consumers gave up their LPG subsidy in Pune district, up from 4,000 a year ago. For an individual, giving up the subsidy means paying at least Rs 200 more, which could benefit more poor people, say officials from the oil ministry. In Pune district, there are as many as 16 lakh consumers in the city and 8 lakh consumers in rural areas.