economy
March 25, 2026
India-bound LPG Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Gulf Conflict
Two Indian-flagged tankers carrying 92,000 tons of LPG transit the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint as Middle East shipping traffic drops 95% amid rising tensions.
TL;DR
- Two Indian-flagged tankers carrying 92,000 tons of LPG passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The vessels are expected to arrive in India between March 26 and 28.
- Indian crew members are on board the tankers.
- Overall shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is down nearly 95%.
- India relies heavily on the Strait of Hormuz for its energy imports.
- New Delhi has implemented special legislation to ensure gas supplies amid the conflict.
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