Public will get relief from LPG crisis, after Shivalik Nanda Devi will reach Indian port today

The ongoing LPG crisis in India seems to be gradually normalising. In fact, after the permission of the Government of Iran, the Indian ship Shivalik laden with LPG, after passing through Harmon Jal Damru Central, reached Mundra Port on Monday evening. In view of the ongoing shortage of LPG in the country, its arrival at the port of Gujarat and all the paperwork related to it was completed on time. This was done so that the LPG could reach the oil refinery depot as soon as possible.

Shivalik has reached India with a stock of LPG and now Nanda Devi will also reach the Indian port on Tuesday. Apart from this, Jag Laadli will also reach India on Tuesday carrying 81000 tonnes of crude oil. Information about this has been given by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways through a press conference.

Petroleum Ministry in worry

During the space conference, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that there is concern about the supply of LPG in the country but there is no shortage of CNG, PNG or petrol diesel. There is no report of shortage in any part of the country. At the same time, LPG production in government oil companies has increased by 36 percent.

The situation of LPG for commercial use remains unstable. States have been instructed to try to handle it at their own level. Some states have also started doing this and commercial LPG is being allotted to hotels and industries as per the requirement.

Indian ships stranded in Hormuz

Both these ships have come to India after coming out of the strait, but there are still 22 Indian ships which are still stranded in the western part of Hormuz. Iran has allowed 2 ships to pass safely. Now talks are going on for others.

The Indian government has made it clear that no agreement has been made with Iran to rescue the stranded Indian ships. Talks are being held regarding this.

Government strict on black marketing of LPG

Amidst the shortage of LPG, the biggest task for the government is to stop its black marketing. Some strict steps have also been taken for this. Central government officials are holding meetings with ministries, oil company officials and representatives of state governments in this regard twice daily. In many states, teams of officials of government oil companies along with the local police have taken action against those hoarding LPG.