Summary
The check makes sure the government help goes to the right families and stops misuse.
Most families have already finished the check, so they can keep ordering gas as usual.
Key Points
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Finger‑print (biometric) check becomes mandatory for subsidised cooking‑gas refills on 1 October 2026.
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Goal: ensure only eligible households receive the government price support.
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Around 90 % of households have already completed the check.
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Remaining households can complete it during delivery, at the gas company’s shop, or via the company’s mobile app.
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Households that do not complete the check can still receive gas but must pay the market price without the subsidy.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsbiometric
using a part of your body, like a fingerprint, to prove who you are
authentication
the process of confirming someone's identity
subsidy
government money that lowers the price for people
domestic
relating to homes or families
cylinder
a metal container that holds cooking gas
compensation
money given to help cover extra costs
under‑recoveries
the amount of money lost when something is sold for less than it costs
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