Nagpur: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has launched 10kg lightweight composite LPG cylinder, HP Navya, for household consumers in Nagpur at Rs1,725, offering a lighter and more convenient alternative to the conventional 14.2kg domestic LPG cylinder, with superfast delivery within 1.5 hours of booking.The new cylinder, made of composite material, will be supplied for domestic use with no restriction on the number of refills. At present, nine HP Gas distributors in Nagpur have been given stock of HP Navya.According to LPG Dealers Association of India state president Bablu Tiwari, customers will not need to go through the conventional process of obtaining a new LPG connection to purchase the cylinder. It can be supplied with minimal paperwork.“The most important thing is that it is lightweight, will be delivered at the earliest and there is no need for taking connections. It can be delivered with just minimal paperwork and there are no restrictions on refills,” said Tiwari.The composite cylinder is aimed at households looking for a lighter alternative to traditional metal LPG cylinders, which are difficult to lift and move for some. HP Navya also allows consumers to visually check the LPG level, making it easier to know when a refill is required.At Rs1,725, however, the 10kg cylinder comes at a premium. It costs around Rs700 more than the regular 14.2kg domestic LPG cylinder, despite containing about 4.2kg less LPG.The faster and more flexible supply system could also help curb sale of LPG cylinders through illegal or unauthorised channels, by providing consumers with a legitimate option for obtaining a refill quickly when required.HP Navya can also be used as a second cylinder, allowing households to maintain a backup while continuing with their existing LPG connection.The launch also gives consumers greater flexibility in managing their household LPG requirements. Since there is no cap on refills, customers can order the cylinder whenever required instead of waiting for a fixed refill cycle. The lightweight design is expected to be particularly useful for senior citizens and households where lifting conventional cylinders is difficult.With no refill restriction, minimal documentation and 1.5-hour delivery, HPCL is positioning HP Navya as a convenience-focused product for household consumers. The cylinder is currently being rolled out through nine selected HP Gas distributors in Nagpur.
