# Indian Oil Companies Launch Lighter LPG Cylinders in Chennai

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-07-25
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/hpcl-iocl-launch-5kg-10kg-lpg-cylinders-in-chennai/article71267036.ece
- Language: en
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Two major oil companies in India have introduced new, lighter liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in Chennai. The cylinders are made of composite materials and come in 5kg and 10kg variants.

## Key takeaways

- HPCL and IOCL have launched the new LPG cylinders in Chennai, made of composite materials.
- The cylinders are available in 5kg and 10kg variants and are designed to be lighter and easier to handle.
- The companies plan to expand the availability of these cylinders to other areas in the city in the coming months.

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