The government has refused to panic over the LPG crisis. Two tankers will cross the Strait of Hormuz and reach India this week carrying 92,600 metric tonnes of LPG. This is expected to reduce the shortage of LPG.
New Delhi: The Central Government has once again made it clear that there is no need to panic about the energy crisis and book LPG cylinders. The government said that the ships and sailors stranded in the Gulf area are safe. Two LPG tankers that have crossed the Strait of Hormuz will reach India by the end of this week. ‘Pinegas’ tanker carrying 45,000 metric tonnes of LPG will reach Mangalore port on 27th. At the same time, ‘Jaghu Vasant’ tanker carrying 47,600 metric tons of LPG will reach the Indian coast on 26th.
This is a big relief news amidst the huge shortage of LPG in the country. Two big ships of India are transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Amidst the threat of war in West Asia, these ships are coming to India with the special permission of Iran. These two ships named ‘Jagu Vasant’ and ‘Pine Gas’ entered the safe passage on Monday. Let us tell you that since the end of February, due to increasing tension between the US-Israel alliance and Iran, the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz was almost completely stopped. However, under an agreement with countries like India and China, Iran has allowed ships from these countries to pass.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have sought to strengthen a new trade route after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. This route will ensure a direct connection between Dammam and Sharjah. In this, goods will be delivered rapidly using both sea and land routes. This will eliminate dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. This step is being taken in view of the current situation. On the other hand, Iran’s energy facilities were attacked again today. However, according to reports, work at the Khurramshahr Power Plant has not stopped despite the attack.