Maharashtra Cracks Down on LPG Black Marketing, Seizes 1,208 Cylinders

• Maharashtra government intensifies efforts to curb LPG black marketing and ensure uninterrupted supply to domestic consumers.
• 2,129 raids conducted across the state, leading to the seizure of 1,208 illegally marketed LPG cylinders and recovery of over Rs. 33 lakh.
• 23 individuals booked and 18 arrested under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, for illegal hoarding of LPG cylinders.
• A dedicated WhatsApp helpline (9769919229) launched for citizens to report complaints regarding LPG delivery or black marketing.
• Amid global energy supply disruptions, the government assures efforts to mitigate impact on common man; domestic LPG production up 36%.