Negotiations with Iran have enabled two Indian-flagged ships to safely pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the region, said Indian Foreign Minister.
Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the Financial Times that negotiations with Tehran ensured the transit of two Indian gas tankers on Saturday.
He said discussions with Iranian officials are ongoing. “I am at the moment engaged in talking to them and my talking has yielded some results,” he added.
India depends heavily on imports for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with around 60 percent of household fuel sourced from overseas.
Nearly 90 percent of these imports come from Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, much of it transported via the Strait of Hormuz.
The uninterrupted supply is vital for more than 330 million Indian households that rely on LPG cylinders for cooking.
Videos on social media show long queues outside gas dealers in several cities, while some restaurants have temporarily closed due to shortages, reflecting growing public concern over potential disruptions.
