The Maharashtra government has requested the central administration to enhance the supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders distributed to migrant workers by 25 percent, as stated by Chandrakant Dange, the Controller of Rationing and Director of Civil Supplies, during a press conference on Monday.
Dange noted that there has been a rise of 73,000 new connections for pipeline gas in the past month. He encouraged LPG users in regions where Piped Natural Gas (PNG) is accessible to submit their applications by June 30, as the supply of LPG cylinders will be discontinued thereafter.
Officials from the government assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or domestic LPG, emphasizing that the supply chains are operating efficiently. They highlighted that the state’s distribution network, bolstered by numerous LPG bottling facilities and well-coordinated logistics, continues to satisfy consumer needs without any interruptions.
He also mentioned that the state government granted deemed permission on March 27, 2026, for pending applications regarding the laying of City Gas Distribution (CGD) pipelines by various municipal corporations and other authorities. “As of February 2026, there were around 42.30 lakh PNG connections, and this number has grown by about 73,000 in the past month,” he added.
Joining Dange at the briefing were Anil Diggikar, Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection; Sunil Borkar, Director of Agriculture (Input and Quality Control); and Umesh Kulkarni, Deputy General Manager of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and State Level Coordinator for Oil Marketing Companies in Maharashtra.
Kulkarni reassured that petrol and diesel availability in Maharashtra is sufficient and that there are no concerns regarding fuel supply in the state. “Maharashtra is supported by 23 LPG plants, serving approximately 3.5 crore consumers. The domestic LPG supply remains stable, with no noted decrease in cylinder availability. Previously, the average daily supply was about 5.9 lakh cylinders, and it is currently maintained at around 5.8 lakh cylinders, indicating stability,” he stated.
Borkar mentioned that the State Agriculture Department has completed its planning for the forthcoming Kharif season. “As of April 1, 2026, the state reports a robust storage of 25.58 lakh metric tonnes of chemical fertilizers, which is 52% of the total seasonal requirement. To mitigate against demand surges during the season, the State Government has established a Buffer Stock, reserving 1.50 lakh MT of Urea and 25,000 MT of DAP through agencies like MAIDC and MARKFED,” he noted.
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