Overview
- The Marshall Islands–flagged Symi, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz on May 13, arrived at Gujarat’s Deendayal (Kandla) Port carrying about 20,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas.
- Officials said guided passages were arranged through the Directorate General of Shipping with support from the external affairs, defence and petroleum ministries and operations run with Indian Oil Corporation.
- A government briefing counted 13 India‑bound vessels that have cleared the strait since the regional flare‑up, and reports said several ships carrying cargo for India remain stuck in Gulf waters.
- India’s crude stocks have dropped to about 91 million barrels from 107 million at end‑February, which Kpler estimates equals roughly 18 days of demand, and analysts cautioned refiners may cut runs if tight supplies persist.
- Commercial LPG prices rose sharply two weeks ago, squeezing small eateries and community kitchens, and Indian officials are pursuing longer‑term supply and storage deals to reduce the risk from future disruptions.