Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East affecting global oil supply chains, the Maharashtra government, along with major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), has guaranteed ample fuel availability in the state. State officials and representatives from BPCL, IOCL, and HPCL have affirmed that there are abundant stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG to meet public demand, with continuous monitoring to prevent any disruptions. The state’s infrastructure is currently functioning at full capacity to ensure consistent replenishment despite international oil market pressures.
Additional Chief Secretary of the Food and Civil Supply Department, Anil Diggikar, reassured that there is no need for alarm as the government, in collaboration with OMCs, is vigilantly overseeing the uninterrupted fuel supply. Maharashtra is supported by 24 strategic depots and around 8,126 petrol pumps, with OMCs dispatching 18,500 kilolitres of petrol and 40,000 kilolitres of diesel daily. Representative Umesh Kulkarni mentioned that the average sales figures for the initial days of April are in line with those from January to March 2026.
State Rationing Controller Chandrakant Dange highlighted that specific regulations have been implemented for LPG and PNG to ensure fair distribution. Domestic LPG stocks are stable, with deliveries aligned with customer bookings, supported by numerous bottling plants and distributors serving millions of consumers. To maintain equitable distribution, a booking interval restriction is currently enforced.
To address the supply emergency, the Maharashtra government granted deemed permissions for pending City Gas Distribution (CGD) pipeline applications, with measures like extended working hours and waived restoration charges. These steps aim to accelerate the network expansion for PNG supply to residential areas. District Collectors were instructed to form vigilance teams to prevent exploitation during the crisis, with strict enforcement under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, resulting in significant seizures of essential supplies.
