India scrambles to secure LPG shipments through Hormuz as energy shortages intensify.Summary:India prioritising safe passage for 6 LPG tankers and 2 crude tankers via Strait of HormuzShips carry ~270,000 tonnes of LPG, critical amid domestic shortages22 India-flagged vessels remain stranded in the GulfIncludes LPG, crude oil, and LNG carriersIndia sources ~90% of LPG imports from Middle EastHormuz disruption severely impacting households, industry, and energy securityIndia is urgently working to secure safe passage for key fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, prioritising six liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers carrying around 270,000 tonnes of cooking fuel as the country grapples with an emerging supply crunch.According to officials familiar with the discussions, New Delhi is engaged in negotiations with Iran to facilitate the transit of these vessels, which have been stranded amid the effective closure of the strategic waterway. The shipments are being prioritised over crude oil and liquefied natural gas cargoes due to the immediate impact of LPG shortages on households, restaurants, and small businesses.India remains heavily dependent on Middle Eastern supply, sourcing roughly 90% of its LPG imports from the region. The disruption to flows through Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy trade, has therefore had an outsized impact. The six LPG vessels form part of a broader group of 22 India-flagged ships currently stuck in the Persian Gulf, including four crude tankers and one LNG carrier.The urgency of the situation is underscored by recent developments. India previously secured safe transit for two LPG tankers carrying a combined 92,000 tonnes, equivalent to roughly one day of national demand. However, the scale of current disruptions suggests that supply pressures will persist without a sustained reopening of shipping routes.The government is also seeking passage for additional energy shipments, including crude and LNG cargoes chartered by major firms such as Indian Oil Corp., Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, Petronet LNG, and Reliance Industries. While access to discounted Russian crude has helped cushion the impact on oil supply, gas markets remain particularly strained, with LNG rationing already imposed on industrial users following disruptions to Qatari exports.In the current environment, the situation highlights the fragility of global energy supply chains. For India, one of the world’s largest energy importers, the Hormuz disruption represents a direct threat to energy security and domestic price stability.More broadly, the episode reinforces how quickly geopolitical tensions can translate into real-economy impacts. Even temporary disruptions to key transit routes can create acute shortages, forcing governments to intervene directly to secure critical supplies. Until shipping lanes normalise, risks to both regional and global energy markets are likely to remain elevated. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.