Two LPG ships carrying 92,700 tonnes of cooking gas have crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are heading to Indian ports, easing supply concerns. The shipment can fill 68 lakh cylinders as India works diplomatically to secure energy routes.
Two Indian vessels cross Strait of Hormuz safely
New Delhi: Two LPG carriers carrying 92,700 tonnes of cooking gas have successfully crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz and are now heading towards India. The ships — Shivalik and Nandadevi — are expected to reach ports in Gujarat on Monday and Tuesday, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
This shipment equals about 1.25 days of India’s total LPG demand and is expected to ease concerns about cooking gas supply in the country.
The two vessels are sailing toward the major western ports of Mundra and Kandla, which handle large volumes of energy imports for India. Their safe passage indicates that restrictions in the conflict-hit maritime route may be easing slightly.
Indian authorities confirmed that the movement of these ships followed intensive diplomatic engagement with countries in West Asia. The development also came soon after a conversation between Narendra Modi and Masoud Pezeshkian, aimed at ensuring safe transit of Indian energy shipments.
According to officials, India continues to coordinate with regional governments to guarantee the safe movement of its vessels.
The LPG cargo on the two ships can fill around 68 lakh domestic cylinders, while India’s average daily demand is roughly 55 lakh cylinders. This makes the shipment an important relief for households worried about a possible cooking gas shortage.
Despite this breakthrough, about 10 other ships carrying crude oil and gas remain on standby in the Persian Gulf waiting for clearance to cross the strait.
Officials said India is closely monitoring the situation to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies.
Amid fears of shortages, bookings of LPG cylinders jumped to 88.8 lakh in a single day, prompting the government to ask people not to panic-book cylinders.
India imports about 60% of its LPG needs, and nearly 90% of those imports travel through the Strait of Hormuz, making the route critical for the country’s energy security.
Authorities also confirmed that 22 Indian-flagged ships are currently operating in the Persian Gulf, including LPG carriers, crude oil tankers, container ships and bulk carriers. Officials say Indian sailors in the region are safe.
