Mumbai, April 1 The Maharashtra government on Wednesday revised both the commission and transport rates for kerosene distribution under the Public Distribution System (PDS), citing the LPG shortage and the need to streamline supply.
Kerosene distribution in the state has been limited in recent years due to the widespread availability of LPG and court directives restricting supply to households already using LPG cylinders, according to Government Resolutions (GRs) issued by the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department.
However, in view of the current LPG shortage (due to the conflict in West Asia), the Centre has allocated 3,744 kilolitres of kerosene to Maharashtra as an alternative fuel, the GRs said.
To facilitate smooth distribution of kerosene, the state government has approved revisions in transport rates as well as commissions.
Wholesale kerosene license holders will receive an additional allowance of 0.25 per cent of the ex-depot price to cover losses due to temperature variations and handling.
In addition, a 40 per cent increase in transport-related costs, excluding diesel expenses, has been approved.
District collectors and civil supplies officials have been authorized to determine revised transport rates annually based on diesel prices.
The government has also revised commissions for dealers involved in kerosene distribution from Rs 675 to Rs 1,350 per kiloliter.
Both decisions came into effect from April 1, 2026, and were aimed at ensuring that beneficiaries do not face shortages during the ongoing LPG supply constraints, according to the GRs.