LPG ATM: North India’s first LPG ATM, or smart vending machine, has opened in Cyber City Gurugram (NCR). Now, you won’t have to wait for weeks or chase delivery boys when your gas runs out. You can exchange your empty cylinder and receive a new one from the machine in just three minutes.
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LPG ATM: While the nationwide LPG crisis is at its peak amid the Iran war, a major convenience has been introduced for the people of Gurugram. Now, there’s no need to wait for hours when gas runs out. North India’s first LPG ATM has been launched in the city, where a refilled cylinder will be available in just 2 to 3 minutes. This smart machine has been installed in Central Park Flower Valley, Sector 33, Sohna, and was launched as a pilot project by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
This machine is fully automated and contactless. Customers must log in with their registered mobile number, then verify via OTP. Next, they must scan the empty cylinder’s QR code and make a digital payment (UPI or card). Once the process is complete, the refilled cylinder is dispensed from the machine, and the empty cylinder is stored inside.
Lightweight and Safe Cylinders
The cylinders dispensed from this ATM differ from traditional iron cylinders. They are composite cylinders made of fiber, which are lightweight, hygienic, and rust-free. While traditional cylinders weigh around 31 kg, this new cylinder weighs approximately 15 kg, making it much easier to lift. Its transparent design also helps you see the gas level.
24×7 Convenience and Instant Refills
The biggest advantage of this machine is its 24-hour availability. This means you no longer have to wait for the gas agency’s delivery time or delivery. You can go and get a new cylinder at any time in just a few minutes. The machine has the capacity to hold 10 cylinders at a time and automatically alerts the gas agency when stock is low.
Technology will transform the gas distribution system
This initiative is considered a major step towards modernizing the gas distribution system. BPCL aims to provide fast, safe, and convenient service to customers through technology. If this pilot project is successful, LPG ATMs may soon be available in other cities across the country.
