An Indian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian government confirmed on Saturday.
The development comes amid heightened tensions in the region following US-Israel military strikes, after which Iran effectively halted maritime traffic through the strategic waterway—a crucial route for global oil and gas shipments.
Despite the disruptions, New Delhi—one of the world’s largest importers of LPG—has managed to secure safe passage for several of its vessels in recent weeks. The shipping ministry confirmed that the LPG carrier Green Sanvi completed its transit through the chokepoint.
In an official statement, authorities said the vessel was carrying 46,650 metric tonnes of LPG and had 25 seafarers on board. However, no details were provided about its final destination.
The ministry also noted that 17 Indian-flagged vessels, with around 460 Indian crew members, are still operating in the western Persian Gulf region.
Ship-tracking data from Marine Traffic verified that Green Sanvi is indeed registered under the Indian flag. Meanwhile, public broadcaster All India Radio reported that this is the seventh India-bound LPG tanker to safely cross the Strait of Hormuz since the onset of the Middle East conflict.
India imports nearly 60 percent of its LPG requirements and has faced supply challenges over the past month due to the disruptions. In response, the government has tightened regulations on natural and cooking gas distribution—prioritizing household consumption while restricting supply for industrial use.
India continues to maintain diplomatic ties with Iran, while also expanding cooperation with Israel across sectors such as defence, agriculture, technology, and cybersecurity.
