A viral video circulating on social media platforms claims to show an affordable biogas cylinder developed by two brothers from Uttarakhand.
The posts allege that this cylinder, purportedly made using cow dung, offers 18 kg of clean fuel for just ₹500.
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WHAT IS THE TRUTH?
We analyzed the viral footage currently circulating on social media. A direct visual verification of the video confirms that the products shown are commercial petroleum assets, not grassroots biogas inventions. Upon examining the distinctive purple cylinders, we identified them as being officially manufactured and distributed by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) under the brand name "Indane XtraTej."
Furthermore, our investigation into official IOCL documentation identifies XtraTej as a specialized, high-pressure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) designed exclusively for commercial and industrial use, such as in the hospitality and manufacturing sectors.
Our analysis indicates that the product incorporates specific nano-additives meant to enhance combustion efficiency and reduce overall fuel consumption. We can confirm that the purple color-coding is a deliberate industry standard implemented by IOCL to prevent the diversion of this high-efficiency commercial fuel into the domestic market, distinguishing it from standard red domestic cylinders and blue commercial units.
CONCLUSION
The narrative attached to the video is entirely fabricated. Ordinary footage of commercial LPG distribution has been repurposed to generate false engagement regarding renewable energy innovations. The purple cylinders are confirmed to be standard IOCL petroleum products, entirely unrelated to cow dung or biogas.