Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG (PAHAL)

Central GovtCategory: Financial AssistanceMinistry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Subsidy on LPG cylinders directly transferred to bank account of consumer. Simplifies subsidy delivery and prevents leakage.

Eligibility criteria

  • LPG consumer with valid connection

How to apply

Application mode: offline

  1. Link Aadhaar with LPG connection at distributor — Aadhaar linked
  2. Subsidy auto-credited on each cylinder purchase — DBT to bank account

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
  • LPG Consumer Number — From distributor (Original)

Official source: https://pahal.petroleum.gov.in/#free-kerosene

Last verified: 23 June 2026

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