•Maharashtra faces severe LPG cylinder shortage and price hike due to global events, including the Israel-Iran conflict.
•Food Minister Chhagan Bhujbal announced 'Mission LPG Plan 2.0' to normalize supply, including a state-level control room and WhatsApp helpline (97699192221).
•Refineries have increased LPG production from 9,000 to 11,000 metric tons, operating at full capacity to meet demand.
•The central government provides a Rs 300 subsidy per cylinder, and the Maharashtra government offers three subsidized cylinders.
•Alternative fuels like coal and kerosene are being considered, and efforts are underway to streamline their supply chains; normalcy expected in 8-10 days.
