Why The World Chooses Slow Ships Over Fast Planes For Oil Transport? The Hidden Risks Revealed

Crude oil shipments from the Gulf to India typically take around two weeks by sea. By contrast, air transport could deliver the same cargo within a few hours. Yet, despite this obvious speed advantage, oil and LPG are almost exclusively transported via ships. It is a question many have wondered: if aircraft can carry fuel in their wings and safely transport passengers, why can’t crude oil or LPG be moved in bulk through the air?