Crude Oil Tanker Navigates Hormuz Amid Regional Conflict

The vessel arrived amid heightened tensions in West Asia, where the US-Israel attack on Iran has escalated into a regional conflict and disrupted critical supply chains| India News

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An Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Laadki, safely docked at Gujarat's Mundra Port, carrying 80,886 metric tonnes of Murban crude oil from the UAE.

The tanker escaped unharmed after departing from Fujairah port on March 15, a day after the terminal was attacked.

Indian seafarers navigated safely through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical choke point for global energy shipments, which has been blockaded due to the conflict.

Oil loading at Fujairah was halted after a third attack in four days triggered a fire at the export terminal.

India imports most of its crude and gas supplies from Gulf nations, with an LPG shortage affecting industrial consumers and restaurants.