Biometric authentication must for LPG refills with subsidy

Biometric authentication must for LPG refills with subsidy

Atul.Mathur@timesofindia.com  20.09.2026

New Delhi: Govt has made biometric Aadhaar authentication mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills from Oct 1. The petroleum ministry said nearly 90% of consumers have already completed the authentication process. The remaining consumers can complete it at the time of delivery of the refill, at the dealer’s office or through oil companies’ mobile apps. Govt said biometric Aadhaar authentication ensures that subsidised LPG reaches only genuine and deserving households. 

“Linking each connection to the Aadhaar-authenticated consumer helps prevent diversion of subsidised domestic cylinders for commercial and industrial use, removes duplicate and ineligible connections, and makes subsidy delivery transparent and targeted,” the petroleum ministry said. 

To help consumers, video tutorials on completing self e-KYC are available on the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana portal. Of the over 30.5 crore active LPG consumers, 27.4 crore have completed biometric Aadhaar authentication. Under PMUY, eligible low-income households get subsidy on up to four cylinders every year