Domestic LPG cylinder booking: Biometric Aadhaar Authentication mandatory for subsidy from October 1

The Indian Express reports that starting October 1, 2026, biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) will become mandatory for domestic LPG consumers who wish to book refills at the regulated retail selling price (RSP) with applicable subsidy. As of September 19, 2026, around 89.9% of the 27.43 crore active domestic LPG consumers had already completed the authentication process.

The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas introduced this requirement to ensure that subsidised LPG reaches genuine consumers, identify duplicate or ineligible connections, and prevent the diversion of subsidised domestic LPG cylinders for commercial or industrial use. Consumers who have not completed the BAA can still receive LPG, but at a market price without subsidy, using their OMC's digital channels.

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