Two More Indian Oil Tankers Set to Reach Home Amid Hormuz Crisis
Two Indian-flagged oil tankers carrying crucial energy cargo are set to arrive in India on Tuesday, offering some relief amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Jag Laadki, loaded with about 81,000 tonnes of Murban crude from Fujairah, is expected to dock at Mundra Port later in the day. The vessel, along with its 22 Indian crew members, is reported safe.
Meanwhile, the Nanda Devi, carrying around 46,000 tonnes of LPG, is scheduled to reach Kandla Port earlier in the day. Another tanker, Shivalik, had already arrived at Mundra on Monday after a nine-day voyage from Ras Laffan.
Officials said Jag Laadki is among the vessels that were stranded due to the ongoing conflict in the region and is the fourth of 28 Indian ships to move towards safety in recent days.
At present, several Indian-flagged vessels remain in and around the Persian Gulf, with efforts underway to ensure their safe passage. One such tanker, Jag Prakash, has already crossed the Strait and is en route to Tanzania after loading fuel in Oman.
The disruption comes as tensions in West Asia continue to impact global energy supply chains. India, which relies heavily on imports—about 88% of crude oil, 50% of natural gas, and 60% of LPG—has been particularly affected.
While crude supplies have been partially offset through increased imports from Russia, gas and LPG availability, especially for commercial users, has seen constraints due to the ongoing crisis.
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