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LPG subsidy: biometric Aadhaar must from October 1, 2026
Corrected 30 September 2026: customer figures restated from the source. Analysis rewritten from the sources.
The Story in Brief
From October 1, 2026, domestic LPG customers must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication (BAA) to book subsidised cylinders at the retail selling price. Those who have not yet completed the process must do so before booking a subsidised refill. Customers who have already finished BAA need not repeat it and can continue booking as usual.
The authentication can be done at the time of delivery, at the distributor's showroom, or at home via apps, IndianOil ONE for Indane, HelloBPCL for Bharatgas, and HP PAY for HP Gas. Customers who do not wish to complete BAA can opt out through the company portal, app, WhatsApp, or IVRS, they will receive a non-subsidised 5 kg or 10 kg cylinder at market price, subject to local stock.
As of September 19, 2026, 27.43 crore active domestic LPG customers, 89.9% of the total, had completed BAA. The government aims to target subsidies accurately and prevent commercial use of domestic cylinders. Those yet to authenticate can complete it before the deadline or call the toll-free helpline 1800 2333 555 for assistance.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The rule turns a long drive into a hard condition. Oil marketing companies have run awareness campaigns since October 2023, sending more than 12 crore SMS and WhatsApp messages, and the deadline, first set for 30 June, was extended several times to 14 September 2026 before the 1 October switch. The money explains the push: the indirect subsidy on a 14.2 kg cylinder is about Rs 210 in September 2026, down from Rs 721 in June, and the state-run companies' under-recovery on domestic LPG passed Rs 62,000 crore by 31 August 2026, the report says. Customers who opt out keep their supply, but only as 5 kg or 10 kg cylinders at market price, subject to local stock. The test comes from 1 October, when a booking without BAA no longer carries the subsidy.
Corrected 30 September 2026: customer figures restated from the source. Analysis rewritten from the sources.
Source: bazaar.businesstoday.in
This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Methodology and corrections.
