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India news: Second LPG tanker reaches India amid shortage

India has received a second liquefied petroleum gas shipment via the Strait of Hormuz as naval escorts secure energy supplies through the Iran conflict zone. The arrival comes as New Delhi faces cooking gas shortages and deploys diplomatic resources to negotiate safe passage for commercial shipping.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Mar 17, 2026 Published Aug 11

Operation Sankalp Delivers Critical Fuel

The LPG tanker Nanda Devi has arrived in Gujarat under Indian Navy escort, delivering approximately 46,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas from Qatar, according to India's shipping ministry. The vessel transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as part of "Operation Sankalp," a naval operation launched to protect Indian shipping amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Clarification on arrival details: Early reports on March 17, citing The Times of India and The Hindu, indicated the vessel was scheduled to reach Deendayal Port (commonly known as Kandla Port) in Gujarat, though no official confirmation was available at the time of those reports. Subsequent confirmed reports, including a social media post with video from the shipping ministry, stated the ship arrived at Vadinar Port. These accounts refer to the same vessel and arrival; Vadinar Port represents the confirmed destination, correcting earlier predictions of arrival at Deendayal Port.

This marks the second LPG tanker to safely reach India after crossing the Strait, following the earlier arrival of the Shivalik.

Supply Crisis and Domestic Response

India is facing a shortage of cooking gas attributed to the disruption of oil and gas exports from the Gulf region since the start of the Iran conflict—a claim supported by multiple sources with high confidence.

In response to the shortages, the Indian government is encouraging households to switch from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG) for domestic use, according to single-source official guidance cited in reports.

Diplomatic Dimensions

The safe passage of Indian vessels through the conflict zone follows diplomatic engagement with Tehran. According to a single source, India's Foreign Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar stated there was "no 'blanket agreement'" with Iran regarding the passage of Indian ships. This suggests that vessel transits are being negotiated on a case-by-case or limited basis rather than under comprehensive safe-passage guarantees.

Jaishankar returned from Brussels on March 17, according to available reports.

Broader Maritime and Aviation Operations

According to single-source reports, 22 Indian vessels remained in the conflict-affected region beyond the Shivalik and Nanda Devi, representing ongoing exposure to regional hostilities.

In aviation, Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express planned to operate 44 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the Middle East on Tuesday, March 17. This operation followed the temporary closure of UAE airspace and suspension of operations at Dubai International Airport overnight due to Iranian attacks, with airspace reopening later on Tuesday, according to single-source reports with medium confidence.

Official Response

India's Shipping and Ports Minister Sabarnanda Sonowal lauded the crews and captains of the arriving tankers for their "unwavering duty" in bringing "vital LPG cargo" through the high-risk corridor, according to ministerial statements cited in reports.

How this outlet told it

Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC

Framing: Impending arrival and ongoing shortage crisis — Cautious and anticipatory, emphasizing risk, uncertainty, and emergency measures

Facts Included:

Nanda Devi scheduled to arrive at Deendayal Port (Kandla) in Gujarat
No official confirmation of arrival yet at time of reporting
Ship crossed Strait of Hormuz Saturday under Operation Sankalp
India facing LPG shortage due to Iran conflict
Government encouraging households to switch to piped natural gas (PNG)
22 Indian vessels remain in conflict-affected region
Foreign Minister Jaishankar stated no 'blanket agreement' with Iran on ship passage
Jaishankar returned from Brussels after EU Free Trade Agreement discussions
Jag Laadki faced close call at Fujairah port attack

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Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC

Framing: Successful arrival and diplomatic resolution — Resolute and positive, emphasizing official confirmation, safety, and ministerial praise

Facts Included:

Nanda Devi successfully arrived at Vadinar Port in Gujarat
Ship departed from Qatar carrying 46,000 metric tons of LPG
Shipping ministry confirmed arrival via social media with video
Shipping Minister Sonowal lauded crews for 'unwavering duty' bringing 'vital' cargo
Air India to operate 44 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to/from Middle East
UAE temporarily closed airspace and Dubai airport amid Iranian attacks before reopening
Second of two LPG tankers to safely arrive after Strait crossing

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimNanda Devi, a merchant vessel carrying liquified petroleum gas (LPG), has arrived at Vadinar Port in Gujarat.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimThe ship was carrying approximately 46,000 metric tons of LPG and departed from Qatar.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimIndia is facing a shortage of cooking gas due to the conflict in Iran.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
ClaimThe Indian government is encouraging households to switch to piped natural gas (PNG) for household use.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
Claim22 Indian vessels, apart from Shivalik and Nanda Devi, were in the conflict-affected region.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
ClaimIndian Foreign Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar said there was no 'blanket agreement' with Iran on passing of Indian ships.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
ClaimAir India and its budget subsidiary Air India Express will operate 44 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the Middle East on Tuesday, March 17.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimThe UAE temporarily closed its airspace overnight amid more Iranian attacks, suspending operations at Dubai's international airport, before reopening it later on Tuesday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimA third Indian-flagged tanker, named Jag Laadki, faced a close call last week when UAE's Fujairah port was attacked.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
ClaimIndia's shipping and ports minister Sabarnanda Sonowal lauded the crews and captains of both ships for their 'unwavering duty' in bringing in 'vital LPG cargo'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deutsche Welle as of Mar 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: Deutsche Welle 9 claims extracted 1 editorial revision Version 1 Written 2026-08-11