NEW DELHI, March 15: The Indian-flagged vessel “Jag Laadki”, carrying about 80,800 metric tonnes of Murban crude oil, sailed safely from UAE’s Fujairah port on Sunday and is bound for India. The ship departed at 10:30 AM after loading at the Single Point Mooring during an attack on the Fujairah terminal the previous day. The Ministry of Shipping and Ports confirmed the vessel and all Indian seafarers onboard are safe.
No shipping incidents involving Indian seafarers have been reported in the past 24 hours. Two Indian LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, carrying about 92,712 MT of LPG, crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and are en route to Mundra Port on Monday and Kandla Port on Tuesday, respectively.
Currently, 22 Indian-flagged vessels with 611 seafarers remain west of the Persian Gulf. The Directorate General of Shipping is monitoring the situation closely with ship owners, agencies, and Indian missions.
No petrol or diesel shortage: Govt
India is self-sufficient in petrol and diesel production, with refineries operating at high capacity and ample crude inventories—no imports needed for domestic demand, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated.
No fuel dry-outs have been reported at retail outlets of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, or Hindustan Petroleum.
The ministry statement also said that citizens are advised not to panic as the government remains committed to maintaining adequate LPG availability for households and essential sectors. LPG cylinders can be booked through multiple digital platforms, including IVRS calls, SMS booking, WhatsApp booking, and mobile applications of OMCs.
LPG supply continues to be monitored in view of the prevailing geopolitical situation. LPG bookings have shown a decline, with about 77 lakh bookings recorded on Saturday compared to 88.8 lakh bookings on Friday. Online LPG cylinder bookings have increased from 84 per cent to about 87 per cent.
Citizens are encouraged to opt for alternative fuels such as PNG wherever possible, the statement added. (IANS)
