Strait of Hormuz reopening July 2026 prioritizes LPG for India
The Strait of Hormuz is gearing up to gradually reopen in July 2026, with top priority on bringing in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
This move comes as LPG imports have dipped to just about half of what they were before the recent conflict, which is pretty urgent, since more than 335 million Indian households rely on it for cooking.
West Asia supplies most of India's LPG, so getting these shipments moving again is a big deal.
Stranded LPG cargoes to move 1st
The plan is to get stranded LPG cargoes moving first, then slowly restart imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil.
According to Kpler's Lead Research Analyst for Refining & Modelling, Sumit Ritolia, things should start looking normal after about four weeks once Gulf producers ramp up exports.
This phased approach is meant to restore India's energy supply chains and keep homes running smoothly.