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BPCL Launched India’s First LPG ATM in Gurugram
- 25 Mar 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has launched India’s first 24×7 LPG ATM in Gurugram, Haryana as a pilot program.
Key Points
- Features: Provides 10 kg composite cylinders that are half the weight of traditional iron cylinders, making them easier to handle.
- Capacity: Dispenses a cylinder within 2–3 minutes and can store around 10 cylinders at a time.
- Technology: Equipped with sensors that alert the nearest gas agency when stock is low for timely refilling.
- Target Users: Initially available to BPCL customers in Gurugram.
- The service aims to reduce dependency on delivery wait times and improve customer convenience, especially during off‑hours.
- Future Potential: If successful, BPCL plans to replicate this LPG ATM model in other cities and residential complexes.
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