India gets LPG ships through Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
Despite the Iran-Israel-US conflict making the region risky, India just managed to get two LPG ships, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, safely through the Strait of Hormuz using a special Iran-approved route.
This move helps keep cooking gas supplies steady back home, even as tensions run high.
India prepares to send more vessels through Hormuz
Two Indian-flagged LPG vessels — Jag Vasant (chartered by BPCL) and Pine Gas (operated by Indian Oil) — were reported preparing to transit the Strait of Hormuz, showing India is not backing down on energy needs.
Right now, 22 Indian-flagged ships (including six big LPG carriers) are waiting west of Hormuz.
Indian Navy ships have been reported to escort some transiting vessels, and naval assets have been deployed to provide security where needed, and ports have been told to prioritize these crucial gas shipments.
India diversifies LPG imports
With about 60% of India's LPG consumption coming from the Gulf region, any disruption could mean trouble for kitchens across the country.
That is why India is also importing more from the US nearly 480,000 metric tons of U.S.-origin LPG in the first two months of 2026, to make sure there is no shortage if things get worse in Hormuz.