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India-bound LPG carrier clears Hormuz Strait after recent disruptions

International
Published on 2 May 2026
India-bound LPG carrier clears Hormuz Strait after recent disruptions

Another Indian-flagged ship finally slips through

An India-bound LPG carrier, MT Sarv Shakti, has successfully transited the Hormuz Strait, a key chokepoint that saw recent disruptions. The vessel carrying LPG is expected to reach Visakhapatnam soon. While multiple Indian-flagged ships had been stranded, some LPG and crude oil carriers have managed to cross safely since the crisis began.

  • MT Sarv Shakti cleared the Hormuz Strait successfully
  • The LPG-loaded vessel is headed for Visakhapatnam
  • Stranding followed disruptions near the critical chokepoint
  • Other Indian LPG and crude carriers have transited safely
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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