NEW DELHI: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier transporting around 44,000 tonnes (kt) of LPG is currently en route to India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking firm Kpler. The firm also indicated that two additional vessels—Green Asha and Jag Vikram—are expected to follow in the coming days.
The Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Green Sanvi is expected to arrive at an Indian port on April 12, with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) listed as the buyer. However, the other two LPG vessels remain stranded on the western side of the Strait of Hormuz.
“LPG carrier Green Sanvi, carrying ~44 kt of LPG to India, is currently transiting the SoH (Strait of Hormuz), with Green Asha and Jag Vikram likely to follow in the coming days as the LPG situation remains tight. India remains highly exposed to LPG supply amid the SoH blockade,” Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst (Refining and Modelling) at Kpler on X.
According to India’s Shipping Ministry, at least 10 foreign-flagged energy tankers carrying oil and gas cargoes meant for India are currently stranded in the region, along with 18 India-flagged vessels anchored west of the Strait of Hormuz. With this movement, only 17 India-flagged vessels will remain in the Strait of Hormuz. So far, only six cargoes have successfully reached India through the route since the crisis in the West Asia.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has significantly reduced vessel movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint. India imports nearly 60% of its LPG requirements, and about 90% of these imports pass through this route, making the disruption particularly concerning.
To ensure that domestic consumers—estimated at around 33 crore households—are not impacted, the government has diverted LPG supply away from commercial users such as restaurants and industries to domestic users. Alongside this, domestic production has been ramped up, with the government stating that LPG output has increased by around 40% since the crisis began.
The government has acknowledged that LPG supply remains critical due to the prevailing geopolitical situation but has reported no dry-outs at LPG distributorships so far. For commercial users, partial supply has been gradually restored, raising total commercial LPG supply to 70% of pre-crisis levels. This additional allocation prioritizes industries such as steel, automobiles, textiles, chemicals, and plastics—especially those requiring LPG for specialized heating processes.
Since March 23, 2026, more than 5 lakh 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders have been sold, reflecting efforts to support smaller consumers and migrant workers during the supply crunch.