300,000 Tons of LPG Stranded in Hormuz, India's Supply Threatened by Middle East Tensions
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300,000 Tons of LPG Stranded in Hormuz, India's Supply at Risk Amid Middle East Tensions
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News18•17-03-2026, 23:33
300,000 Tons of LPG Stranded in Hormuz, India's Supply at Risk Amid Middle East Tensions
•Approximately 300,000 metric tons of LPG are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions in West Asia.
•Six large ships, each carrying about 45,000 metric tons of LPG, are unable to proceed, impacting the global supply chain.
•The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime route, and disruptions affect global energy trade, with tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel impacting ship movement.
•Indian tankers 'Shivalik' and 'Nanda Devi' have safely reached Gujarat ports, and 'Jag Ladki' is en route, offering some relief to India's gas supply.
•Experts warn that prolonged tensions could further increase pressure on energy supply, affecting fuel prices and availability worldwide.
