West Asia update: LPG carrier MT Sarv Shakti crosses Strait of Hormuz with Indian cargo
The Petroleum Ministry said on 3 May 2026 that the Marshall Islands-flagged LPG carrier MT Sarv Shakti, carrying 46,313 MT of Indian LPG cargo, had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and was expected at Visakhapatnam on 13 May 2026.
Summary
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in its West Asia update of 3 May 2026 that the Marshall Islands-flagged LPG carrier MT Sarv Shakti, carrying 46,313 MT of LPG for India, had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and was expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam on 13 May 2026. Around 47 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered against bookings of about 47.4 lakh the previous day, and 100% supply was being maintained to domestic LPG, domestic PNG and transport CNG. Among the rationalisation measures, the LPG booking interval has been raised from 21 to 25 days in urban areas and up to 45 days in rural areas.
Key facts
- Vessel
- MT Sarv Shakti (Marshall Islands flag), 46,313 MT LPG
- Route
- Crossed Strait of Hormuz; due at Visakhapatnam on 13 May 2026
- Deliveries
- About 47 lakh domestic cylinders in a day
- Booking interval
- 21 to 25 days (urban); up to 45 days (rural)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The LPG carrier MT Sarv Shakti, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz with 46,313 MT of Indian LPG in May 2026, was expected to arrive at which Indian port?
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Correct answer: A — Visakhapatnam
MT Sarv Shakti was expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam on 13 May 2026.
As a West Asia rationalisation measure, the domestic LPG booking interval in urban areas was raised from 21 days to:
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Correct answer: B — 25 days
The urban booking interval was raised from 21 to 25 days; in rural areas it goes up to 45 days.