New Delhi, March 24: India is readying six LPG ships for departure from the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian government is actively seeking solutions to issues through both domestic and international dialogues. This information was shared during an inter-ministerial briefing regarding recent developments in West Asia.
On Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had discussions with the U.S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka. They addressed the regional situation, its global economic impact, and energy security. During these talks, India reaffirmed its commitment to the ‘Neighborhood First’ and ‘Mission Sagar’ initiatives, and engaged in discussions with ambassadors from Gulf countries in New Delhi.
The government has also clarified its stance on energy supply. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated that the country’s refineries are operating at full capacity, ensuring sufficient availability of crude oil, petrol, diesel, and LPG. She confirmed that all retail outlets are functioning normally, and there is no fuel shortage anywhere.
Panic buying triggered by rumors has now been controlled, with authorities urging the public to rely solely on official information. Additionally, the expansion of PNG connections has been accelerated, prioritizing essential institutions, while the supply of commercial LPG has also been increased. Strict actions are ongoing to prevent hoarding.
Regarding maritime security, the situation remains stable. Rajesh Sinha, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, reported that all Indian ships and sailors in the Gulf region are safe, with no maritime incidents reported in the last 24 hours. Two strategically important Indian LPG carriers—Pine Gas and Jag Vasant—are safely en route to India. One ship is carrying 45,000 metric tons of LPG towards New Mangalore Port, while the other is expected to reach Kandla Port with approximately 47,600 metric tons of LPG.
In response to a question, Sinha confirmed that the six LPG ships are ready to depart and that no toll is being charged by Iran while crossing Hormuz. He cited international law, stating that such claims are baseless.
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