India Says 28 Oil and Gas Ships Are Stranded Near the Strait of Hormuz
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Key Points:
- At least 28 ships, including crude oil, LPG, and LNG carriers destined for India, are stranded near the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, confirmed by the Indian government.
- The stranded vessels include 10 foreign-flagged ships and 18 India-flagged ships, with all 485 Indian seafarers aboard reported safe.
- The disruption has created a supply crunch for India, the world’s third-largest crude oil importer, which relies heavily on LPG for cooking fuel.
- India is prioritizing the safe passage of its flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, with eight India-flagged ships recently transiting the area, including two LPG carriers expected to arrive soon.
- Some Indian vessels have been allowed to pass close to the Iranian coastline, indicating limited transit permissions amid heightened regional tensions.
