LPG Tanker Arrives in Gujarat Amid Hormuz Tensions and Energy Crisis A Marshall Islands-flagged tanker named "Symi," carrying approximately 20,000 tonnes of liquified petroleum gas (LPG), has reached Kandla Port in Gujarat’s Kachchh district after traversing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz on May 13, according to news agency ANI. The vessel’s arrival underscores the critical role of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route linking the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes, which has faced heightened scrutiny due to geopolitical tensions. The LPG shipment arrives amid a surge in fuel costs across India, where state-run oil companies raised prices for commercial liquefied petroleum gas by ₹993 per 19-kg refill and ₹261.50 per 5-kg cylinder about two weeks prior. This increase has significantly impacted migrant workers, community kitchens, industrial users, and roadside dhabas, with fuel expenses rising by over 47% in recent months. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly acknowledged the energy crisis, urging citizens to use fuel judiciously. The situation has been exacerbated by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where the US-Iran conflict has led to attacks on shipping lanes, threatening global energy supplies. India’s energy security concerns have become a focal point during Modi’s recent visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The two nations finalized key agreements on defense cooperation, long-term LPG supply, strategic petroleum reserves, and shipping. Modi condemned recent attacks on UAE energy infrastructure and pledged India’s support for restoring peace and stability in the region.#strait_of_hormuz #prime_minister_narendra_modi #kandla_port #marshall_islands #uae_president_mohamed_bin_zayed_al_nahyan
