From 1 October 2026, LPG consumers who want subsidy at the Regulated Retail Selling Price (Regulated Retail Selling Price) will need to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (Biometric Aadhaar Authentication). The requirement applies to booking subsidised LPG cylinders under the revised process.

Consumers who have already completed the authentication will not need to repeat it. Those who have not finished it can still receive an LPG cylinder, but they will not receive the subsidy and may have to pay the Market Price (Market Price).

How many consumers have completed authentication?

According to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry (Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry), about 89.9% of 27.43 crore Active Domestic LPG Consumers (Active Domestic LPG Consumers) had completed biometric Aadhaar authentication by 19 September.

The remaining customers have until 30 September to complete the process before the new requirement begins on 1 October. The deadline is relevant for consumers who want to continue receiving the subsidy benefit.

Ways to complete LPG Aadhaar authentication

Customers do not have to visit a gas agency office as the only option. Authentication can be completed during LPG cylinder delivery or at the office of the relevant Gas Distributor (Gas Distributor).

Government LPG companies also provide authentication through their mobile apps:

  • Indane customers can use IndianOil one.
  • Bharatgas customers can use HelloBPCL.
  • HP Gas customers can use HP PAY.

This gives consumers delivery, distributor-office and app-based options to complete the process.

Why the subsidy rule is changing

The government says the campaign is intended to ensure that subsidised LPG benefits reach eligible families. It is also aimed at identifying duplicate and Ineligible LPG Connections (Ineligible LPG Connections), while helping prevent the commercial or industrial use of Subsidised Cylinders (Subsidised Cylinders).

The authentication campaign began in October 2023. Its deadline was initially set for 30 June and was later extended to 30 September 2026.

Conclusion

The key change is that completed Biometric Aadhaar Authentication will be required from 1 October 2026 for consumers seeking LPG subsidy at the regulated retail selling price. Customers who have not completed the process should do so by 30 September through delivery, their distributor's office or the relevant company app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When does the LPG subsidy rule change?

The revised requirement begins on 1 October 2026.

Q. What happens if Aadhaar authentication is not completed?

The consumer can still receive an LPG cylinder, but will not receive the subsidy and may have to pay the market price.

Q. What is the deadline for LPG Aadhaar authentication?

The deadline for completing the process is 30 September 2026.

Q. How can Indane customers complete authentication?

Indane customers can use the IndianOil one app or complete authentication during delivery or at the gas distributor's office.

Q. Which app is available for Bharatgas customers?

Bharatgas customers can use the HelloBPCL app.

Q. Which app is available for HP Gas customers?

HP Gas customers can use the HP PAY app.

Q. Do consumers who have already completed authentication need to do it again?

No. Customers who have already completed the process do not need to repeat it.