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India Deploys 2 More LPG Carriers Amid West Asia Crisis; Top Security Brass Negotiating Safe Passage With Tehran
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News18•17-03-2026, 18:28
India Deploys 2 More LPG Carriers Amid West Asia Crisis; Top Security Brass Negotiating Safe Passage With Tehran
•India deploys two additional high-capacity LPG carriers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, to secure fuel supply amid West Asia volatility.
•Top Indian security officials are in direct communication with Iranian counterparts to ensure guaranteed safe passage through the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
•The deployment is a proactive 'crisis-mode' approach by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Ministry of External Affairs.
•These specialized LPG tankers create a 'maritime buffer' to maintain domestic reserves and prevent supply disruptions.
•India's National Security Council is coordinating with Iranian security to monitor Indian vessels in real-time, ensuring safety amidst regional escalations.
