An Indian LPG tanker delivered 46,500 tons to Gujarat amid regional tensions, part of efforts to ease domestic supply shortages.

The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Nanda Devi arrived at Vadinar Port in Gujarat on March 17, 2026, delivering 46,500 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas after navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions. The vessel is undergoing a ship-to-ship transfer with the daughter vessel BW Birch, scheduled to begin around 3 p.m., with cargo to be distributed to the Ennore and Haldia ports. The operation, prioritized by the Ministry of Ports, is proceeding smoothly under strict safety protocols. This transfer follows the arrival of the Shivalik tanker at Mundra Port. The shipments aim to address a domestic LPG supply shortfall exacerbated by disruptions in Middle Eastern energy routes, with India relying heavily on Gulf imports for LPG and gas.