LPG Cargo Ship from US Arrives at Mangalore Port Amid Supply Assurances

On Friday, the Ministry of Shipping announced that New Mangalore Port has waived cargo-related charges for crude oil and LPG from March 14 to March 31. The ministry also confirmed that there was no blockage at any Indian port.

During an inter-ministerial briefing, Special Secretary to the Ministry of Shipping Rajesh Kumar Sinha stated that 22 Indian ships and 611 Indian sailors in the Persian Gulf region are safe due to the ongoing West Asian conflict.

“There has been no report of any maritime incident in the last 24 hours. All our ships and sailors are safe, and we are continuously monitoring the situation,” he said, adding that ports across the country are operating smoothly.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reported a significant decline in panic bookings of LPG cylinders, with only 55 lakh bookings recorded on Thursday.

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry, said the situation has improved and assured consumers about stability of supply. “There is no panic booking now. Only 55 lakh LPG bookings were reported yesterday,” he said.

He emphasized that there is no LPG shortage across the country and there is sufficient stock. “No outlets can be established,” he added, acknowledging that some concerns still remain.

Previously Indian flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki Adani Ports in Gujarat arrived at Mundra, increasing the country’s energy imports. Additionally, two Indian LPG ships safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached India on 16 and 17 March.

ships, MT Shivalik And MT Nanda DeviThe ship, carrying approximately 92,712 metric tons of LPG, passed through the Strait of Hormuz without incident in early March.

These developments come as the West Asian conflict enters its fourth week and impacts global trade routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.