New Delhi: With the tensions escalating in the Middle East, people in the country are fearing a gas shortage. In recent days, many have begun booking cylinder after cylinder in order to be fully prepared for the shortage if it arises in the near future. Gas bookings are generally done over the phone, but these days this process is facing significant difficulties.

Due to this, people have started forming lines outside the gas agencies. If you are not able to run out of gas and can’t book via phone, you can try others. Here are four alternatives through which you can book a gas cylinder in minutes.

1. Book via WhatsApp

If you are not able to book a cylinder through a phone call, you can get it done with the help of WhatsApp.

• For booking, Indane customers can send a WhatsApp message by typing ‘REFILL’ to 7588888824 from their registered number.
• HP Gas customers can message ‘Hi’ or ‘Book’ on WhatsApp to 9222201122.
• Bharat Gas customers can send a message to 1800224344 by writing ‘Hi’ or ‘Book’.

2. Book via SMS

Another way to book a cylinder is via SMS. Indane customers can send an SMS from their registered number followed by ‘REFILL’ to 7718955555. While Bharat Gas customers can send an SMS from their registered number followed by ‘LPG’ to 7715012345 or 7718012345.

3. Book through missed call

• Indane customers can make bookings by giving a missed call on 8454955555.
• HP Gas customers can make bookings by giving a missed call on 9493602222.

4. Book through mobile app

Another alternative to book a gas cylinder is by making booking through payment apps like Paytm, PhonePe, Amazon Pay including UMANG app.