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India linked tanker tries rare Hormuz exit carrying crucial LPG amid mounting blockade risks
International
Published on 2 May 2026
The first India-linked passage since the US blockade began
An India-linked supertanker, Sarv Shakti, is attempting a rare transit through the Strait of Hormuz while carrying vital LPG supplies. If it succeeds, it would be the first observed India-linked tanker passage since a US blockade started. The move underscores India’s push to ease a severe energy crunch and address worsening LPG shortages.
- Sarv Shakti is carrying vital LPG toward markets beyond the Strait of Hormuz
- A successful passage would be the first observed India linked tanker route since the US blockade began
- The attempt highlights India’s strategy to confront energy and LPG shortages
- Hormuz transit remains rare and high-risk for shipping under current conditions
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