Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers are preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz in coming days after a pause in voyages, with no crude oil tankers having transited the waterway in the past 24 hours, according to shipping data and sources. Hundreds of vessels have dropped anchor since Tehran​ threatened to attack ships attempting to leave the Gulf via ​the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas flow. ADVERTISEMENTThe two tankers were currently anchored in Gulf waters, according to data from Kpler and shipping sources. A trade source familiar with the matter said the two LPG tankers could potentially set sail on Saturday. Last week, Iran allowed two Indian-flagged LPG carriers to sail through the strait, sources told Reuters.

Source: The Telegraph March 20, 2026 15:17 UTC