Gas Cylinder E-KYC Rules: How To Be Eligible For Free LPGs & Rs 200-300 LPG Subsidy For Indane, HP, Bharat Gas

Major e-KYC rules for LPG services have been implemented in October 2026. Among them is the mandatory completion of LPG biometric Aadhaar authentication for domestic LPG consumers. If LPG biometric Aadhaar is not completed, there are two major impacts of it. Firstly, you will lose your LPG subsidy benefits if you are a PMUY beneficiary. Secondly, you might also not become eligible for free LPG cylinders in several states during the Diwali and Holi festivals. For both benefits, you are required to complete your LPG e-KYC.

Free Indane Gas, HP Gas, Bharat Gas LPG Cylinders

States like Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand have declared FREE LPG cylinders annually during the occasion of Diwali and Holi festivals.

Uttar Pradesh government has declared two free LPG cylinders, with one being delivered in Diwali and second in Holi. The scheme will benefit up to 1.86 crore Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh.

Meanwhile, Delhi is also offering two free LPG cylinders to all ration card-holding families annually. Also, Andhra Pradesh government launched the "Deepam 2.0 Scheme," under which women holding white ration cards will be eligible for 3 free LPG cylinders per annum and can be booked every four months.

Elsewhere, the Uttarakhand government is also offering 3 free LPG cylinders per year under their 'Antyodaya Ration Card' scheme. The Goa government also launched its Antyodaya Anna Yojana, where 3 LPG cylinders will be given free of cost, which is an annual assistance of Rs 3,000 to beneficiaries.

Why LPG Gas Cylinder E-KYC Is Crucial To Receive Free LPG Cylinders?

Since, free LPG cylinders are applicable to PMUY beneficiaries in some of the states mentioned above, e-KYC becomes mandatory to complete. With effect from October 1, 2026, the Oil Ministry made mandatory completion of biometric Aadhaar authentication to avail the benefits offered under the PMUY scheme, which eventually also applies to LPG subsidy.

Each state has its own rules and regulations. As per reports, oil marketing companies will launch a booking process 10 to 15 days in advance ahead of the Diwali festival. The LPG beneficiaries will have to pay the cost of the cylinders during the time of booking. Post LPG delivery, the government will reportedly transfer a 100% refund of the LPG to the beneficiary's linked bank account within 3-4 days.

LPG Subsidy Rules From October 1, 2026

By being a PMUY account beneficiary, LPG users get subsidy of Rs 200 to Rs 300 on their domestic LPG cylinders. These subsidies are offered on four LPG refills per year. The subsidy reduces the prices of 14.2 Kg LPG cylinders which are purchased at retail price.

For instance, 14.2 Kg per LPG cylinder has a retail price of Rs 942 in Delhi. If you are a PMUY beneficiary, the subsidy of Rs 200 will reduce the purchase cost to Rs 742. If Rs 300 subsidy is applied then the cost declines to Rs 642 per cylinder.

The subsidy is directly transferred to the beneficiaries bank account linked to their PMUY account, and only after purchasing the LPG cylinder at retail price. So you basically get a refund of Rs 200-300.

However, if you have not completed your e-KYC, then you will not be eligible for these subsidies. The Oil Ministry has directed oil marketing companies like Indian Oil, BPCL, and HPCL to halt LPG subsidy benefits of customers who have not completed their biometric authentication (BAA) immediately until they complete the e-KYC process.

How To Complete E-KYC Of Indane Gas, HP Gas, Bharat Gas?

Step 1: Download The Relevant Apps

The first step is to download the relevant mobile applications required to complete LPG biometric Aadhaar authentications. These apps include IndianOil One app, AadhaarFaceRD, Hello BPCL and lastly HP Pay app.

The first step is to download the relevant mobile applications required to complete LPG biometric Aadhaar authentications. These apps include IndianOil One app, AadhaarFaceRD, Hello BPCL and lastly HP Pay app.

Step 2: Register & Login

Once the relevant app is downland, the next process is to register yourself. You must add your registered mobile number or email address that you have linked with your LPG connection to register. A one-time password will be sent to your mobile or email ID to login. You can set-up your own password once registered.

After this process, just log in to the app.

Step 3: Select Face Authentication Process

For Indane Gas, you will have to link your 16-digit LPG ID and then click on "My Profile" option on the home screen.

For Bharat Gas e-KYC, you will find the option directly on the homepage. However, after tapping on e-KYC, you will be directed to a new page where you will be required to enter OTP verification. A six-number OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter it.

For HP Gas, you will have to first select the "MY HP" option and find e-KYC link.

A detailed instruction called "Face Authentication Advisories" or "terms and conditions" will appear. Read them carefully and give your consent to "Capture Face."

Step 4: Scan Face And Complete E-KYC

Once consent is given, you will be directed to a new page, where the camera will be on for the front to capture your face. Once a green signal appears on the face icon, click and submit.

Just like that, the process is completed.