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Iran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait of Hormuz, envoy says
Iran allowed two Indian-flagged LPG carriers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid regional conflict, easing India's LPG supply pressures, officials said.
- On March 14, 2026, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz after Iran granted passage following talks involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
- Maritime disruptions in the Persian Gulf since February 28 have reportedly rendered the Strait of Hormuz inoperational, halting many ships and disrupting Indian LPG supply, according to officials.
- Marine traffic confirmed the transit of the Indian-flagged LPG carrier, with capacity exceeding 54,000 tonnes, while DG Shipping monitored via a 24-hour control room.
- Authorities urged India's cooking gas consumers not to hoard cylinders, as two LPG vessel arrivals are expected to ease shortages, though supplies will still take time to reach shores.
- Diplomatic signals point to potential additional passages, as Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali said 'We will try our best' and the Strait remains open though some ships struggle to pass.
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Two Indian-flagged tankers, carrying 92,700 MT of LPG, transit Strait Of Hormuz safely: Special secy, ministry of shipping
Government sources told Moneycontrol that India is continuously engaging with Iran to ensure safe transit of remaining stranded vessels in the Persian Gulf.
Two oil ships with Indian flag, loaded with liquid oil gas (GLP) for ports in the west of the country, crossed the Ormuz Coast, reported to the Ministry of the Marine Market this Saturday (14). The announcement took place after two Indian government authorities said on the previous day that they were negotiating with Iran — which blocked the route between war with Israel and the United States in the Middle East — so that at least 23 ships would …
Two LPG ships sail through Strait of Hormuz on way to shortage-hit India: Report
Two tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas are heading to India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, providing some relief to acute shortages as the war in the Persian Gulf disrupts supply of the cooking fuel.
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