5KG Gas Cylinder New Update: Do You Need Aadhaar Proof For 5 Kg FTL New Connections; How To Buy Mini LPG Gas?

In a major relief to migrant workers, the Oil Ministry has decided to intensify the availability of LPG cylinders in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The ministry said the new decisions are in the backdrop of global supply disruptions linked to geopolitical developments. That being said, you only need an Aadhaar card as identity proof to get a mini LPG connection.

5KG Gas Cylinder Allocations Doubled:

The government has doubled the daily availability of 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders, which are particularly beneficial for migrant workers, daily wage earners, and other transient populations.

In the case of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, this enhanced allocation is being implemented effectively through strong coordination with State Government departments, ensuring that the benefit reaches the intended sections without delay.

5 Kg FTL New Connections:

Accordingly, on April 8, the ministry announced that LPG distributors are being deputed to migrant labour population areas, including industrial hubs, construction sites, and worker settlements, ensuring the availability of 5-kg cylinders without any hassle.

It further said, these cylinders are being made available over-the-counter through existing Point of Sales like Petrol Pumps, Shops in migrant labour areas, by way of outreach through on-ground sale campaigns.

Moreover, 5 Kg FTL New Connections are being sold with minimal documentation, requiring only a simple identity proof (AADHAR), thereby removing access barriers for migrant workers apart from refill to the existing customers.

V C Asokan, the State Level Co-ordinator for Oil Industry in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, reassured seamless and uninterrupted LPG supplies through the OMC's (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) and also confirms that LPG supply across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry remains stable, with adequate stocks available at bottling plants and distributorships.

He has also confirmed the easy availability and reach of 5 KG LPG cylinders to the migrant working population across the state.

Notably, availability of FTL cylinders has been increased substantially since 7th April, 2026 to about 70% more than pre-crisis level. Oil Industry is taking steps to double the availability of 5 kg FTL cylinders to migrant populations.

How To Book 5 kg LPG Cylinders In India?

How To Book Indane Chhotu Or Munna LPG Cylinder:

As per Indian Oil, the Chhotu gas cylinder is available in almost every district across the country. You can avail Chhotu from an authorized Indane distributor or distributor-appointed Point of sales (eg. Kirana store, IndianOil Retail outlets etc.). Customers should contact their nearest Indane distributor for more details.

Customers do not require submitting address proofs or security deposits to buy 5Kg cylinders. However, they can avail Chhotu gas cylinders by submitting Government a recognized Proof of Identity (POI) only.

How To Book HP Gas Appu LPG Cylinders?

HP Gas Appu is readily available to customers at HP Gas Distributorships, select HP Retail Outlets, select Kirana stores, Utensil Shops and several other points of sale (POS).

The first purchase requires the customer to buy the cylinder and the gas regulator. At the time of a subsequent refill, only the Gas cost has to be paid.

How To Book BharatGas Mini LPG?

According to Bharat Gas, with their value-added 'Dial A Bharatgas Mini' service, you may order your 5 kg mini cylinder from the comfort of your home. Simply dial the 24x7 Toll free number 1800 22 4344 and receive your delivery within two hours, at the nominal delivery fee of Rs. 25, between 9 am and 9 pm. Presently, 'Dial A Bharatgas Mini' can be availed across 8 cities in India-- Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune.

In case you are moving cities or wish to return the cylinder and pressure regulator, you get a refund of either 50% of the purchase price of the cylinder and regulator (excluding the cost of gas and taxes) or Rs. 100 flat if the return date is 5 years after the purchase date.