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Two India Carriers Secure Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
India secured safe passage for two LPG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz via direct talks with Iran, with 92,712 metric tons of gas transported on March 14.
- On March 16, 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said direct talks with Iran helped restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with discussions ongoing, the Financial Times reported Sunday.
- Since February 28, the West Asia conflict has caused what the International Energy Agency calls the 'largest supply disruption' as Iran effectively blocks the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global petroleum.
- On Saturday, two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, carrying about 92,712 metric tons of LPG, crossed the Strait of Hormuz, with Jaishankar noting each movement is handled individually.
- Jaishankar said discussions with Tehran remain ongoing as many Indian vessels wait, diplomacy remains India’s preferred approach, while U.S. President Donald Trump urged nations to send warships and European governments consider expanding the Aspides naval mission.
- With domestic LPG supplies strained, India's LPG consumers face temporary eatery closures and long queues as Brent crude crosses the $100 per barrel benchmark.
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The closure of the important strait drives up the oil price. Threats against Iran do not help. Nevertheless, India and other countries manage to agree with Tehran.
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LPG Tanker Shivalik Reaches Gujarat's Mundra Port After Crossing Strait of Hormuz
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The carrier arrived at the port after safely transiting out of the Strait of Hormuz late last night/early this morning. India News | LPG Tanker Shivalik Reaches Gujarat's Mundra Port After Crossing Strait of Hormuz.
Hundreds of tankers are anchored in front of the Strait of Hormus. The passage is subject to authorisation and dangerous. Now Iran's Foreign Minister says that the freighters should pass the Strait. Only for two countries there are no permits.
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