By Enersider Desk | New Delhi
The Government of Maharashtra and Oil Marketing Companies (BPCL, IOCL, and HPCL) have assured consumers that adequate LPG, petrol, and diesel stocks are available across the state, according to an official statement. Supply operations are being monitored and maintained without disruption.
The Oil Marketing Companies have stated that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available at petrol pumps and storage locations across Maharashtra. Stocks at petrol pumps are being regularly monitored and replenished.
During the first fortnight of May 2026, a growth of 19.66% in diesel demand and 20.39% in petrol demand was observed. A total of 267 TKL petrol and 502 TKL diesel was supplied in Maharashtra during this period.
Maharashtra currently has approximately 32,995 MT of LPG stock available across all three PSU Oil Marketing Companies. Distributor stocks are being regularly replenished. Booking interval restrictions for domestic LPG remain in place, with a 25-day interval for urban customers and 45 days for rural customers. Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) verification remains mandatory at the time of delivery.
For non-domestic/commercial LPG, nearly 60% of supply compared to the pre-war situation is being met while ensuring 100% supply to priority sectors such as hospitals, educational institutions, crematoriums, and social care institutions.
The Government of Maharashtra issued deemed permission on March 27, 2026 for pending applications related to CGD pipeline laying. From April 1, 2026 onwards, 94,220 new PNG gas connections have been energized in Maharashtra.
As on May 17, 2026, 9,494 raids have been conducted across the state, resulting in the seizure of 4,449 cylinders. 70 FIRs have been registered and 52 persons arrested. Citizens have been requested not to resort to panic buying or hoarding.
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