Amid the concerning LPG crisis since the West Asia conflict, the Maharashtra government on Friday directed city gas distribution companies to activate 24/7 helplines and increase the number of centres processing applications for piped natural gas connections.

While the impact of the West Asia crisis on global energy supply chains has been immense, a Government Resolution (GR), issued by the Food and Civil Supplies Department on Friday, instructed companies to expand outreach and infrastructure to ensure wider PNG coverage across the state, as per PTI.