LPG tanker carrying 20,000 tonnes of gas reaches Gujarat after crossing Strait of Hormuz, says report
A Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker named 'Symi' carrying 20,000 tonnes of gas has arrived at Kandla Port in Gujarat after crossing the Strait of Hormuz on May 13. The shipment's arrival comes amid heightened global concern over energy supply disruptions due to the US-Iran conflict affecting maritime traffic in the region. India has recently secured a long-term LPG supply agreement with the UAE to bolster its energy security.
- ▪The LPG tanker 'Symi' crossed the Strait of Hormuz on May 13 before reaching Kandla Port in Gujarat.
- ▪India's commercial LPG prices have increased significantly, with a ₹993 rise per 19-kg refill.
- ▪Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz 'free, open and safe' amid regional tensions.
- ▪India and the UAE finalized agreements on long-term LPG supply and strategic petroleum reserves during Modi's visit to Abu Dhabi.
- ▪ADNOC and ISPRL signed an MoU for potential storage of up to 30 million barrels in India's strategic reserves.
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LPG tanker carrying 20,000 tonnes of gas reaches Gujarat after crossing Strait of Hormuz, says reportThe vessel identified as the tanker "Symi" crossed the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz on May 13 before reaching the Indian port.Updated on: May 17, 2026 12:48 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link A Marshall Islands-flagged tanker carrying approximately 20,000 tonnes of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has arrived at Kandla Port in Gujarat's Kachchh district, news agency ANI reported.The arrival of the LPG shipment comes amid heightened international attention on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz (PTI/ Representative)According to the report, the vessel identified as the tanker "Symi" crossed the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz on May 13 before reaching the…
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