Viral claim about LPG cylinders’ ‘expiration date’ turns out to be false, OGRA clarifies the truth

A viral social media claim in Pakistan suggesting that codes like 'A-26' or 'D-26' on LPG cylinders indicate an expiry date, making their use after that date dangerous, has been debunked by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). OGRA's Joint Executive Director for Corporate and Media Affairs, Uzma Ashfaq, clarified that these codes are not expiry dates but technical information such as manufacturing date, manufacturer details, serial number, weight, water capacity, and the next inspection date. LPG cylinders manufactured in Pakistan adhere to international standards like DOT 4B, DOT 4BW, and DOT 4BA, ensuring safety with proper use and regular inspection every five years. The chairman of the LPG Distributors Association, Irfan Khokhar, also confirmed that certified cylinders are safe, warning that the real danger comes from substandard, non-OGRA-approved cylinders.