India, March 23 -- The Centre has approved an additional 20% allocation of commercial LPG for Maharashtra from March 23, raising the total supply to 50% of the pre-crisis level, in a move expected to provide relief to hotels, restaurants and the food processing sector facing shortages.

According to the state government, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas approved an additional 20% allocation of commercial LPG for Maharashtra in a letter dated March 21 to all chief secretaries. The state had earlier been receiving 30% supply, and from March 23, the allocation will increase to 50% of the pre-crisis level until further orders.

The additional 20% allocation will be prioritised for hotels, dhabas, restaurants, industrial canteens, and...