- Two Indian LPG tankers, Green Asha and Green Sanvi, have exited the Gulf region
- Eight Indian-flagged LPG carriers have now passed through the Strait of Hormuz
- Shipping in the Strait is affected by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran
Two more liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers belonging to India, Green Asha and Green Sanvi, have exited the Gulf, reported The Economc Times. The report that cites ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler, says both Green Asha and Green Sanvi have crossed the Gulf area and are currently in the eastern Strait of Hormuz.
With this, the total number of Indian-flagged LPG carriers that have passed through the Strait has reached eight, said the report.
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Another vessel, Jag Vikram, is still located to the west of the Strait of Hormuz, as per the same data.
Situation in the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been affected due to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Iran has stated that "non-hostile vessels" may pass through the waterway if they coordinate with Iranian authorities.
India has been moving its stranded LPG cargo from the Gulf. The vessels Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant, BW Elm, and BW Tyr have already reached India with supplies.
India is also loading LPG onto empty vessels that had been stranded in the Gulf.
India is the world's second-largest importer of LPG and is currently facing a gas shortage caused by the war. The government has reduced supplies to industries in order to prioritise household cooking gas needs.
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The country consumed 33.15 million metric tons of LPG last year, with imports making up about 60% of the demand. Around 90% of these imports came from the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the Delhi government has made it mandatory for commercial and industrial consumers to either have or apply for a piped natural gas (PNG) connection to receive LPG supplies in areas where the PNG network exists.
According to an order issued by the Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, businesses will get LPG only if they are registered with the concerned oil marketing company (OMC) and have applied for a connection.
In areas where PNG is not yet available, consumers must submit an application stating their intent to switch once the network is introduced. OMCs have been directed to verify documents at least once and ensure compliance.
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