The Maharashtra government has assured that there is no shortage of petroleum products in the state, even amid global supply pressures.
Addressing a press conference, Additional Chief Secretary (Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection) Anil Diggikar stated that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies remain stable and well-managed.
PNG expansion gains momentum
The state is actively promoting Piped Natural Gas (PNG) usage to reduce dependency on LPG. Currently, PNG connections have reached 2.536 million, with 73,000 new connections added in just one month.
A key decision to grant “Deemed Permission” for City Gas Distribution (CGD) pipelines is expected to accelerate infrastructure expansion. The government has made PNG usage mandatory by June 30 in areas where the network is available. Consumers in such regions are urged to register for PNG connections.
Officials emphasized that PNG is more economical and has higher domestic availability compared to LPG.
Fuel supply remains stable
Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the state’s fuel supply chain remains unaffected.
Maharashtra operates 24 oil depots serving around 8,100 petrol pumps, with daily distribution of 18,500 KL of petrol and 40,000 KL of diesel. Recent consumption patterns (April 1–4) remain consistent with monthly averages, indicating no signs of fuel shortage.
LPG supply under control
According to Rationing Controller Chandrakant Dange, the state operates 23 bottling plants, serving 2,200 distributors and 3.5 crore consumers. Around 5.82 lakh LPG refills are delivered daily, and 95% of bookings are now digital.
To ensure transparency, Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) has been made mandatory. Booking interval restrictions are also in place to prevent misuse.
Priority-based LPG distribution
Commercial LPG supply is being managed in phases, with 100% supply earmarked for essential services, 70% supply for defence, railways, and police, and 20–50% supply for industries. Additionally, hotels, restaurants, and food processing units are receiving 20% extra allocation as per central government guidelines.
Crackdown on black marketing
The state has intensified action against LPG black marketing, with 14,329 inspections conducted between March 1 and April 6, and 3,628 cylinders seized. 53 FIRs have been registered, and 36 arrests made, with seizures worth approximately ₹2.38 crore. Authorities also confiscated 21 transport vehicles and 2 gas tankers.
Control rooms and complaint system
A multi-level control system has been activated across state, division, district, and taluka levels.
A dedicated WhatsApp helpline (9769919221) has been launched for LPG-related complaints. Between March 17 and April 6, 2409 complaints were received and are being addressed.
Monitoring and coordination
A state-level coordination committee is reviewing fuel supply daily since March 8. Oil companies and district administrations are required to submit daily stock reports by 1 PM. Police protection has been ensured for uninterrupted LPG transportation.
Kharif 2026 Fertilizer Outlook Agriculture Director Sunil Borkar stated that 4.88 million metric tonnes of fertilizers are allocated for Kharif 2026. 52% of stock is currently available, which is expected to rise to 55–60% before the season starts. Measures are also in place to prevent hoarding, black marketing, and counterfeit sales of fertilizers.
