Indian Oil Corporation has launched a new type of LPG cylinder for the customers.
It is called a Composite Cylinder (LPG Composite Cylinder). It has many advantages, as it is light in weight and at the same time it does not rust. So let’s know its complete information.
What is LPG Composite Cylinder made of? (What is LPG Composite Cylinder made of?)
LPG Composite Cylinder is made in three levels. In which there is a layer of high density polyethylene (HDPI) inside the first.
This inner layer is coated with fiberglass made from polymers. Its outer layer is also made of HDPE. That is, these cylinders have been made with complete safety.
LPG composite cylinder is made of steel. It is heavier than the compact cylinder. This compact cylinder has many more features, which are much better than a regular steel cylinder.
Features of Composite Cylinder
- The weight of the composite cylinder is 5 kg and 10 kg.
- This cylinder is transparent so that you can see the amount of gas remaining in the cylinder.
- This will help the consumers to plan their next refill considering the quantity of gas.
- The composite cylinder does not rust and most importantly it is not damaged making it safe.
- This cylinder has been designed according to the modern kitchen.
Where is Composite Cylinder Available? (Where are Composite Cylinders Available?)
28 cities in the country including Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Darjeeling, Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jamshedpur, Ludhiana, Mysore, Patna Currently available in Composite Cylinder.
This cylinder will be supplied to Raipur, Ranchi, Sangrur, Surat, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruvallur, Tumkur, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam and other cities soon.
How much will it cost to get a new cylinder? (How much will it cost to get a new cylinder?) To get a
composite cylinder, a security deposit is required at the gas agency. Rs 3,350 for a 10 kg LPG composite cylinder and Rs 2,150 for a 5 kg cylinder.
New cylinder instead of old cylinder
The most important thing is that you can get your old steel cylinder replaced with a new composite cylinder. If you are an Indane customer, go to your gas agency with your steel cylinder.
Along with this, keep the subscription paper for gas connection with you. The amount you have spent on getting the connection of your old cylinder will be deducted from the cost of the composite cylinder.
For example if you have paid Rs 2000 for Indane earlier. So you have to pay Rs 3350 – 2000 = Rs 1350 for composite cylinder.
This price is for 10 kg LPG Composite Cylinder. If you want to take 5 kg cylinder, then you have to pay 2150 – 2000 = 150 rupees.
