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New Delhi, India, March 24: Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, moving a combined cargo of over 92,000 tonnes of LPG as they proceed toward India.The vessels, carrying 33 and 27 Indian crew members respectively, departed the Persian Gulf on Monday and navigated the conflict-affected maritime route in close succession. They are expected to reach Indian ports between March 26 and 28.
According to Rajesh Kumar Sinha from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the tankers are part of a group of 22 Indian-flagged vessels that had been stranded due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has disrupted traffic through the narrow waterway connecting Gulf energy supplies to global markets.
This latest movement follows the recent arrival of MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi, which together delivered nearly 92,700 tonnes of LPG—equivalent to roughly one day of India’s cooking gas consumption.
Sinha said ensuring the safe passage of all remaining vessels and the wellbeing of Indian seafarers remains a priority.The transit comes amid heightened regional tensions and past warnings from Iran about restricting the passage of “enemy ships” through the strait.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Rajya Sabha, said India has adequate crude reserves and secure supply arrangements despite disruptions in global trade through the strait. He cited expanded strategic petroleum reserves and increased refining capacity as part of India’s preparedness.
PM Modi added that India continues efforts to ensure consistent oil and gas supplies and noted that multiple shipments carrying crude and LPG have reached Indian shores in recent days.
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