Summary
Most families have already done it, so nothing changes for them.
If you haven’t done it yet, you can finish the check at home with a phone app or at the gas shop.
Key Points
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Finger‑print check becomes required on October 1, 2026.
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It helps the government give cheap gas only to families who should get it.
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About 90% of families have already completed the check.
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You can finish the check during gas delivery, at the gas company’s shop, or using their phone app.
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If you do not want to use the check, you can still get gas but must pay the full price.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsbiometric
using body features like fingerprints to prove who you are
authentication
checking that someone is really who they say they are
subsidy
extra money from the government that makes something cheaper
domestic
for homes
cylinder
metal container that holds the cooking gas
compensation
money given to help cover costs
under‑recoveries
money the companies lost because they sold gas for less than it costs
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