Why Aadhaar authentication is must for LPG subsidy

Starting October 1, 2026, all domestic LPG consumers will be required to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) in order to purchase refills at the regulated Retail Selling Price (RSP) and receive government subsidies. This measure aims to ensure subsidised LPG reaches genuine households, preventing diversion for commercial purposes and identifying ineligible connections.

Consumers who have already finished the Aadhaar authentication process have no need to repeat it; their refill bookings will remain unaffected. For those who haven't completed BAA, refill bookings at the subsidized price will only be possible once they complete the authentication.

To achieve Aadhaar authentication, consumers can visit their distributor's showroom, complete the process during LPG delivery, or use their respective Oil Marketing Company's (OMC) mobile application. Options for completing Aadhaar authentication include using IVRS, WhatsApp chatbots, mobile apps for IndianOil ONE, HelloBPCL, and HP PAY.

Even if a consumer does not complete Aadhaar authentication by the stipulated date, they will still receive LPG cylinders at the applicable market price, sans any subsidy, based on local availability. The total subsidy for an LPG gas cylinder stands at approximately Rs 721 as of June 2026. Aadhaar Biometric Authentication is a real-time, consent-based verification process using physical attributes like fingerprints, iris scans, or facial recognition, linked to an individual's Aadhaar profile.