Aadhaar authentication must for subsidised LPG from Oct 1

New Delhi: Domestic LPG consumers will be required to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) to continue booking cooking gas refills at the regulated price with government subsidy from October 1, 2026, according to an official statement on Saturday.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, the decision is aimed at ensuring that subsidised LPG reaches eligible households while preventing diversion of domestic cylinders for commercial and industrial use.

The government said linking LPG connections with Aadhaar-authenticated consumers would help eliminate duplicate and ineligible connections and improve the targeting of subsidies.

Consumers who have already completed biometric Aadhaar authentication will not need to undergo the process again and can continue booking refills as usual. Those who have not completed authentication will be able to access subsidised refills only after completing the process.

BAA can be completed during LPG delivery through a mobile application operated by delivery personnel, at LPG distributor showrooms or through oil marketing company apps. Indane customers can use IndianOil ONE, Bharatgas consumers HelloBPCL, and HP Gas users HP PAY.

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