July 18, 2021: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has introduced a new  lightweight cylinder  with  a semi-transparent body, so that you can see how much gas is left.
The  , has a three-layered construction. It is made up of a blow-molded High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) inner liner, covered with a composite layer of polymer-wrapped fiber glass and fitted with a HDPE outer jacket.
These new age composite cylinders have multiple advantages over the existing steel cylinders:
-They are light weight: the tare weight of a composite cylinder is half of its steel counterpart.
-They have a translucent body which helps customers to accurately check the LPG level against light. This will help customers plan their next refill easily.
- They are rust-free, and do not corrode. This reduces the chances of leaving stains and marks on surfaces..
Presently, the composite cylinders are available at select distributors in Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Faridabad & Ludhiana in 5 kg and 10 kg sizes. It will soon be available all over India.
The 10 kg variant is marketed only under the domestic non-subsidized category whereas the 5 kg variant is available under the domestic non-subsidized category and as free trade LPG (FTL) through various point of sale options.
The security deposit for domestic non-subsidized category, is Rs. 3350 for the 10 kg variant and Rs. 2150 for the 5 kg variant.Indane customers can replace their existing steel cylinder with the state-of-the-art composite cylinder by paying the difference in security deposit. The composite cylinder will be delivered to your home just like the existing gas cylinder through Indane distributors.
The 5 kg composite cylinder is also available in FTL category. The present cost of the 5 kg composite FTL cylinder is Rs. 2537/- inclusive of GST. The refill cost varies periodically depending on the location. For more info on FTL connection please refer link /pages/chhotu-gas-cylinder