Written By: Sumaila Zaman | Updated: Apr 11, 2026, 11:33 AM
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has taken to X to clarify myths and facts about the 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder.
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There is a common myth that online booking is required to obtain a 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder. However, this is not true.
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that there is no requirement for online booking to purchase a 5 kg FTL cylinder.
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Another common myth is that an Aadhaar card and a permanent address are mandatory to obtain a 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder.
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Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the government said that 5 kg LPG cylinders are available at distributors on showing a valid ID without the need for address proof. It can be taken by simply showing Aadhaar card
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Another myth is that a 5 kg FTL cylinder can be booked for home delivery.
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5 kg FTL cylinders are generally not required to be booked for home delivery and are usually available for direct purchase from authorised outlets.
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