Gas Cylinder E-KYC Last Day Today: Will LPG Aadhaar E-KYC Deadline Get Extended For Indane, HP, Bharat Gas?

The LPG gas cylinder e-KYC deadline ends on Monday, September 14, 2026, for cooking gas such as Indane Gas, HP Gas, and Bharat Gas. However, there are expectations of an extension in the deadline, as many are still pending to complete their e-KYC, but the majority of Indian Oil, HPCL, and BPCL customers have completed the process.

LPG Gas Cylinder E-KYC Deadline:

Firstly, it needs to be noted that the government has extended the LPG e-KYC deadline for the fifth time in a two-month span. The new deadline for e-KYC is September 14th, which is another one-week's extension from the earlier deadline of September 7th. This will be the fifth extension in the e-KYC deadline. Prior to September, the earlier deadlines were August 16, August 23 and August 31.

Why Is LPG E-KYC Important?

The main motive is to ensure genuine eligible customers continue to receive LPG subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme without any disruption. Further, updated e-KYC of LPG customers eliminates black marketing or fraud. Also, the method is to tackle illegal or multiple LPG connections under one name or one address.

Since the US-Iran conflict, the Oil Ministry has stated that one household should have only one cooking gas connection, either PNG or LPG. A household cannot have two connections simultaneously.

The household with both LPG and PNG connections or having PNG infrastructure but still using LPG will have to switch to PNG completely. This is to tackle black marketing, hoarding, and illegal LPG activities and make cooking gas cleaner, more efficient, and more affordable, which PNG is in comparison to LPG. This also helps in the time of supply crunch due to risks of global trade transportation at the Strait of Hormuz.

What Will Happen If You Miss Your LPG E-KYC?

There is no confirmed clarity from the government regarding the missing e-KYC of LPG cylinders. However, Indian Oil had notified earlier that if LPG e-KYC is not completed, you will not be eligible for domestic rates to purchase your LPG. Later on, many reports mentioned that failure to complete LPG e-KYC could lead to higher rates on LPG purchases.

Other reports have said that LPG connection, delivery, or refilling could be impacted temporarily until the process is completed.

How To Do eKYC of Indane Gas, Bharat Gas & HP Gas?

Indane Gas Cylinder Booking eKYC Aadhaar-Based Face Biometric:

Step 1: You can do your eKYC through the comfort of your home. For Indane Gas, you can do the process by downloading IndianOil One APP and AadhaarFaceRD App.

Step 2: Once the app is downloaded, open the IndianOil One app and sign up with your registered mobile number and email address.

Step 3: Then link your 16-digit LPG ID, available on your cash memo or subscription voucher. Your consumer details will appear.

Step 4: Then go to the home screen, and tap on 'My Profile'

Step 5: Ensure to check your LPG details in the sections under My Profile and then tap on re-KYC.

Step 6: Some instructions and conditions will appear on the screen. Read them carefully and provide your consent.

Step 7: Click on the tick box under the Face Authentication Advisories page. Then click on Face Scan button and complete the biometric Aadhaar verification process.

Bharat Gas Cylinder Booking eKYC Aadhaar-Based Face Biometric:

Step 1: For Bharat Gas, you will have to download Hello BPCL App.

Step 2: After downloading, open the app and register yourself.

Step 3: On the homepage, you will find the option of e-KYC.

Step 4: Tap on e-KYC. You will be directed to a page where you will be required to enter OTP verification. A six-number OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter it.

Step 5: Once verified, you will be required to read through terms and conditions before providing consent.

Step 6: Then click on proceed to complete the process.

HP Gas Cylinder Booking eKYC Aadhaar-Based Face Biometric:

Step 1: For HP Gas, download the HP Pay App for e-KYC and other LPG services. You can also do the process through Aadhaar FaceRD app.

Step 2: Open the HP Pay app, tap on the register and enter mobile number linked to your HP Gas account.

Step 3: Enter the OTP you received on your registered mobile number for verification.

Step 4: The next step is to set up a 4-digit MPIN which allows easy accessibility for future.

Step 5: Then log into the app using your MPIN, and allow location access.

Step 6: Head over to the 'MY HP' section and tap on LPG.

Step 7: You will find the e-KYC option there. Click on it which will take you to the terms and conditions page.

Step 8. Give your consent after reading carefully and then click on 'Capture Face' option.

Step 9: The Aadhaar FaceRD app will open. Allow it to scan your face. Follow the instructions shown on the screen and complete your e-KYC.

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