30-April-2026
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Energy subsidy burden jumps 40% to Rs 4.38 lakh crore in FY25
30-Apr-2026

India’s energy subsidy bill has jumped 40% in five years to Rs 4.38 lakh crore in FY25, with the ongoing West Asia conflict-linked fuel shock threatening to push LPG under-recoveries beyond Rs 60,000 crore and sharpen fiscal stress for the government and oil marketing companies. The increase reflects rising exposure to volatile global energy markets, with India’s dependence on imported fuels amplifying the impact of price shocks.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/energy-subsidy-burden-jumps-40-to-rs-4-38-lakh-crore-in-fy25/4222359/