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Major Relief for India: Iran Grants Passage to Two More LPG Ships Through Hormuz Strait, PM Modi’s Diplomacy Delivers
New Delhi: March 14, 2026
Amid escalating LPG crisis across India, highly welcome news emerges. Following high-level talks between PM Narendra Modi and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran permitted two Indian LPG ships safe passage through war-torn Strait of Hormuz. This lifeline could revive hotels/restaurants teetering on closure due to severe gas shortages.
First direct leader-level contact amid Iran-US war tensions. PM expressed concern over regional escalation and humanitarian losses. Stressed Indian citizens’ safety and uninterrupted energy supply as top priority. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar coordinated with Iranian counterpart to secure route.
Recent 80% commercial cylinder supply drop pushed prices past ₹2,300. Ships’ arrival will:
Boost market buffer stocks.
Stabilize commercial gas prices.
Saudi crude tanker also due Saturday.
Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali called decision symbol of deep India-Iran friendship. Talks ongoing for ~24 more Indian ships stuck west of Hormuz. Government maintains constant contact with Iranian leadership to avert full energy crisis.
