Amid the ongoing crisis in the country, India has purchased its first cargo of Iranian LPG in years after a temporary easing of US sanctions on Iran.
The development comes amid a cooking gas shortage and disruptions in global energy supply chains.
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LPG crisis: Masterstroke from Modi government amid cooking gas shortage as India buys first LPG cargo from THIS country in years
In a big step from the Modi government, India has now reportedly started importing LPG from Iran.
By Abhijeet Sen | Updated: March 26, 2026 5:03 PM IST
Notably, India had stopped importing energy from Iran in 2019 due to Western (US and Europe) sanctions pressure.
The recent policy shift allowed limited trade, enabling this LPG transaction.
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India has been significantly impacted by reduced fuel supply routes in the region.
The Iranian LPG cargo is expected to ease immediate supply pressures.
The move follows disruptions in energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz.
These disruptions are linked to tensions involving the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
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According to LSEG trade flow data and industry sources, the shipment was originally destined for China.
As per the report, the vessel was later diverted to India due to urgent domestic demand.
As per a Reuters report, the LPG cargo is being transported on the sanctioned tanker Aurora.
The vessel is expected to reach Mangalore port on India’s west coast shortly.