Published April 4, 2026 — last updated April 4, 2026
The LPG carrier Green Sanvi has transited the Strait of Hormuz, live vessel-tracking data show. The Mitsui-owned ship, laden with about 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, is due to berth in Mumbai. MarineTraffic data indicate it is the seventh India-flagged LPG vessel to pass the chokepoint since fighting near Iran sharply curtailed shipping through the strait.
Reduced traffic around Hormuz has strained energy flows and heightened concern in New Delhi, where LPG is widely used for household cooking and India is the world’s second-largest LPG importer. The government has issued emergency instructions to manage potential shortages and says it is in discussions with Tehran to ensure safe transit for Indian-flagged ships.
Separately, a US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude, the Ping Shun, reportedly changed course mid-voyage, diverting from plans to offload at India’s Vadinar terminal and instead heading to China’s Dongying. Analysts attribute the reroute to payment complications and sanction-related risk avoidance.
Other developments from India on April 4, 2026:
– Kerala: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s convoy was reportedly blocked in Malappuram district while he was traveling to a campaign event. Security personnel were allegedly assaulted. Police have registered a non-bailable case against one suspect and detained another, and further arrests are being sought. Tharoor confirmed the incident on social media and proceeded with his scheduled appearances.
– Seismic activity: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan killed at least eight people and sent tremors across parts of northern India, including New Delhi.
This report is from DW’s New Delhi desk, tracking developments on fuel security, domestic politics and regional seismic events.