15 fertiliser vessels cross Strait of Hormuz; Q1 urea output beats target
The Department of Fertilizers said on 5 July 2026 that 15 vessels carrying fertilisers and raw materials for India had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, and that urea output in April-June 2026 reached 71.55 LMT against a target of 67.86 LMT.
Summary
The Department of Fertilizers said on 5 July 2026 that 15 vessels carrying fertilisers and fertiliser raw materials for India had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite disruptions during the recent conflict in West Asia: 8 carry 3.32 LMT of urea, 4 carry 2.57 LMT of DAP and 3 carry 1.11 LMT of sulphur. Twenty-eight Indian Missions abroad helped secure supplies from new countries. Natural gas supply to fertiliser plants, which had fallen to nearly 65%, has been restored to 100%. Urea production in the first quarter of FY 2026-27 was 71.55 LMT against a target of 67.86 LMT. Minister J.P. Nadda said States will continue to receive fertilisers as per demand.
Key facts
- Vessels
- 15 crossed Hormuz: 8 urea (3.32 LMT), 4 DAP (2.57 LMT), 3 sulphur (1.11 LMT)
- Missions involved
- 28 Indian Missions abroad
- Gas supply
- Restored to 100% from nearly 65%
- Q1 FY27 urea
- 71.55 LMT vs target 67.86 LMT
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many vessels carrying fertilisers and fertiliser raw materials for India had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, as per the Department of Fertilizers on 5 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 15
A total of 15 vessels carrying fertilisers and fertiliser raw materials for India had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
What was India's urea production in the first quarter (April-June) of FY 2026-27?
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Correct answer: C — 71.55 LMT
India produced 71.55 LMT of urea in April-June 2026 against a target of 67.86 LMT, beating it by 3.69 LMT.
Consider the following statements from the Department of Fertilizers update of 5 July 2026: 1. Natural gas supply to fertiliser plants has been restored to 100% after falling to nearly 65%. 2. Of the 15 vessels, 8 were carrying urea. 3. Only 5 Indian Missions abroad were involved in securing new supplies. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Gas supply was restored to 100% from nearly 65%, and 8 of the 15 vessels carried urea; 28 Indian Missions, not 5, played a role.