On Monday, two tankers headed for India passed through the Strait of Hormuz, even as tensions in the region continued to rise.
This happened while U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. might strike Iran’s power infrastructure if threats to Gulf shipping continue. Since the conflict started on February 28, attacks and warnings from Tehran have disrupted ship movement and made it harder to pass through the strait.
The two tankers, both flying the Indian flag, were carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which is mainly used for cooking. Ship-tracking data shows that Pine Gas left from the UAE, and Jag Vasant loaded its cargo in Kuwait.
At the same time, hundreds of ships remain anchored in and around the Gulf, causing delays in the delivery of critical goods and energy exports, especially to Asia and Europe.
India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said the tankers, which are carrying more than 92,000 tonnes of LPG, should reach Indian ports between March 26 and 28.
Source: Reuters
