NEW DELHI: Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying around 92,600 tonne of cooking gas, crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening. The ships – Jag Vasant and Pine Gas – are likely to reach ports between Thursday and Saturday, the shipping ministry said.With this, four Indian-flagged vessels have sailed through the conflict-hit choke point since the US-Israel-Iran war began on Feb 28. Last week, LPG tankers Shivalik and Nanda Devi docked at Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat. Officials said the govt’s focus is to ensure safe passage of 20 remaining Indian-flagged ships and Indian crews west of the Strait.Earlier, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary in the shipping ministry, said the two ships had started moving but did not disclose the destination. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran vows tit-for-tat strike after Trump’s 48hr ultimatum, threatens to hit US-Israel energy facilityIf America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai: Ex-Pak envoyTrump Pauses Planned Strikes: US halts Iran attack plan for 5 days; talks called very good and productiveShip tracking data showed both tankers sailed between Iran’s Larak and Qeshm islands, possibly to signal identity to Iranian authorities before crossing.Sinha said one LNG ship is chartered by Petronet Ltd, while seven LPG carriers have been hired by BPCL & HPCL. Crude tankers have been chartered by IOC, Reliance Industries and BGN International.Besides the four Indian ships, LPG tanker Pyxis Pioneer from the US docked at an Indian port on Sunday. Arrival of Jag Vasant and Pine Gas will take total imported LNG to over 2.9 lakh tonnes.Responding to concerns, Sinha said Indian crew onboard vessels were not facing food or water shortages.Overall, close to 500 tanker vessels remain confined within the Persian Gulf. Reports claimed Iran was selectively allowing ships to cross, though the Iranian embassy in India dismissed claims of payments as “unfounded”.India imports about 88% of crude oil, 50% of natural gas and 60% of LPG, much of it routed through the Strait.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’India Moving Ahead With Resolve’: PM Modi’s Big Message On West Asia Conflict’Never Faced Such Humiliation’: Jaya Bachchan Slams VIP Culture In RS, Flags Traffic DisruptionsUS Finally Ready For De-Escalation? Iran Says Trump’s Threat To Blow Up Its Power Grid Was ‘Bluff’’100% Under Control Of Trump’: Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi Over West Asia Remarks In Lok Sabha’India Should Put House In Order First: Gita Gopinath’s Big Warning To Modi Govt Amid Iran WarIndia’s Nuclear Submarine Trio Is What China and Pakistan Should Pay Attention ToQawwali Meets Politics: LJP MP Shambhavi Chaudhary’s Dhurandhar Dig Targets Opposition In Lok Sabha‘Your Kindness Won’t Be Forgotten’: Iran Thanks Kashmir Donors For War Relief’India Shining Speech’: Oppn Hits Out At PM Modi’s Remarks On West Asia, Demands Discussion In Parl’India Deserves Deepest Respect: Russia Praises Delhi’s Strategic Autonomy, Confirms PM Modi’s Visit123PhotostoriesHow to make Kala Chana Kofta Curry for dinner at home5 Vastu-approved paintings of fish you should have in your home to attract wealth, love and prosperityOrdering food gets costlier: Under 20 minutes easy dinner ideas for busy weeknights9 animals living in the wettest place on Earth: From a venomous snake and a creature that smells like popcornAneet Padda to Ananya Panday: Celebrity showstoppers who owned the ramp at Lakmē Fashion Week 20265 most magnificent palaces of South India worth travelling forWhy you stretch unconsciously: The hidden stress signal your body uses, and how to fix itHow to make Amla Turmeric Juice at home and 3 reasons to drink it before your breakfast dailyInside Axar Patel’s Luxury Car Collection: Top 3 cars owned by the cricketer7 science-backed reasons soaked walnuts are great for your brain and heart, and beyond123Hot PicksTrump Iran DealMohammad Bagher GhalibafSan Francisco AirportGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingBSEB Class 12th ResultUS Stock Market TodayGold prices crashShedeur SandersPuducherry electionsNDA seat sharingSilver Rate TodayPahalgam hotel caseTrump Iran DealBihar Board Science Topper
NEW DELHI: Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying around 92,600 tonne of cooking gas, crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening. The ships – Jag Vasant and Pine Gas – are likely to reach ports between Thursday and Saturday, the shipping ministry said.With this, four Indian-flagged vessels have sailed through the conflict-hit choke point since the US-Israel-Iran war began on Feb 28. Last week, LPG tankers Shivalik and Nanda Devi docked at Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat. Officials said the govt’s focus is to ensure safe passage of 20 remaining Indian-flagged ships and Indian crews west of the Strait.Earlier, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary in the shipping ministry, said the two ships had started moving but did not disclose the destination. Ship tracking data showed both tankers sailed between Iran’s Larak and Qeshm islands, possibly to signal identity to Iranian authorities before crossing.Sinha said one LNG ship is chartered by Petronet Ltd, while seven LPG carriers have been hired by BPCL & HPCL. Crude tankers have been chartered by IOC, Reliance Industries and BGN International.Besides the four Indian ships, LPG tanker Pyxis Pioneer from the US docked at an Indian port on Sunday. Arrival of Jag Vasant and Pine Gas will take total imported LNG to over 2.9 lakh tonnes.Responding to concerns, Sinha said Indian crew onboard vessels were not facing food or water shortages.Overall, close to 500 tanker vessels remain confined within the Persian Gulf. Reports claimed Iran was selectively allowing ships to cross, though the Iranian embassy in India dismissed claims of payments as “unfounded”.India imports about 88% of crude oil, 50% of natural gas and 60% of LPG, much of it routed through the Strait.
