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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 12:18 IST
The vessel is currently being escorted by the Indian Navy, which will guide it during the next leg of its journey towards India.
The cargo is considered critical for India’s energy supply chain, particularly at a time when shipping movements in the Gulf have faced disruptions due to the ongoing regional crisis. (AFP)
India LPG Crisis: Indian LPG carrier Shivalik, carrying over 40,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is set to dock at Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday, providing relief for thousands amid concerns over energy supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary at the Ministry of Shipping and Waterways, last week told at an inter-ministerial briefing that Shivalik successfully moved into the open sea after transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The vessel is currently being escorted by the Indian Navy, which will guide it during the next leg of its journey towards India.
Second LPG carrier Nanda Devi also successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz and entered open waters, marking another step forward in India’s efforts to safely move its energy cargo through the tense Gulf region.
The movement of Indian cargo vessels came after intense diplomatic engagement between India and Iran to ensure safe passage for Indian-flagged ships amid the ongoing regional crisis. India has been actively engaging Tehran to allow its energy shipments to pass through the strategic waterway. The discussions come as several Indian LPG carriers were stuck in the Persian Gulf after shipping through the Strait was disrupted due to the West Asia war.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier spoken to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing the need to ensure the safety of Indian nationals and uninterrupted transit of goods and energy supplies.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, handling roughly 20 per cent of global oil and gas shipments. Disruptions in the area have raised concerns about global energy markets and fuel supplies for import-dependent countries like India.
With India heavily reliant on Middle Eastern LPG supplies, the safe passage of vessels such as Shivalik is seen as crucial for maintaining domestic cooking gas availability and energy security.
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March 16, 2026, 12:18 IST
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