After October 1, non-eKYC households will only receive smaller LPG refills at market prices

Starting October 1, households without electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) verification will only receive smaller LPG refills at market prices. This change affects those who have not completed the eKYC process, which is a requirement for availing subsidized LPG refills. The move means these households will no longer receive subsidized LPG refills, and will instead have to purchase them at market-determined prices. This change is likely to impact low-income households and those in rural areas who rely on subsidized LPG refills.

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The new policy will benefit consumers who have completed BAA by providing them with subsidized refills, but non-eKYC households will have to pay market prices for smaller refills. This could lead to increased costs for some consumers, while others will

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