According to data from LSEG and Kpler, two more Indian flagged liquefied 'petroleum gas' tankers have left the Gulf with fuel for a South -Asian nation.

The data revealed that a third vessel, Jag Vikram is still west of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. and Israeli war?against Iran?has all but halted the shipping through the strait. Iran, however, says that "non-hostile vessel" can transit the waterway if it coordinates with Iranian authorities.

Green Asha, Green Sanvi, and Green Asha have all crossed the Gulf and are now?in eastern Strait of Hormuz. This brings the total number of Indian flagged LPG carriers who have crossed the Strait up to eight. Shivalik, Nanda Dev, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant and BW Elm have already reached India. India, which is the second largest LPG importer in the world, is experiencing its worst gas shortages in decades. The government has cut supplies to industries so that households are not affected by any shortages.

Imports accounted for 60% of the country's?LPG demand last year. 90 % of these?imports were from the Middle East. India also loads LPG on its empty ships stranded at the Gulf. (Reporting and editing by Nidhi verma.

(source: Reuters)