Rajeev Sharma :- India received a significant boost to its energy supply chain as large consignments of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) reached the Gujarat coast, easing concerns over shortages triggered by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The development comes at a time when disruptions in global oil and gas markets have begun to impact domestic availability, leading to increased pressure on supply systems across several cities.
Officials confirmed that an LPG carrier, INS Nanda Devi, docked at Vadinar Port carrying approximately 46,000 metric tonnes of fuel. A day earlier, another vessel, INS Shivalik, had also delivered a similar volume of LPG to the western coast, strengthening the country’s reserves.
The latest shipment originated from Ras Laffan Port, one of the world’s key energy export hubs, and completed its journey to India over the past two weeks. Although initially scheduled to berth at Kandla, logistical adjustments led to its diversion to Vadinar, where it successfully anchored.
The arrival of these shipments is expected to stabilise supply in the near term, especially as demand for domestic cylinders has surged due to shortages in commercial segments. While the government has assured that there is no need for panic, the fresh inflow is likely to provide immediate relief and help normalise distribution across affected regions.
