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US LPG Ship Docks at New Mangalore Port Amid West Asia Tensions

A cargo ship carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas from Texas has arrived at the New Mangalore Port. The Shipping Ministry has waived all cargo-related charges for crude oil and LPG at the port until March 31 to facilitate imports. Officials confirmed that all 22 Indian ships and 611 sailors in the Persian Gulf region are safe despite the ongoing West Asia conflict. Meanwhile, the Petroleum Ministry reported a significant drop in panic bookings for LPG cylinders, assuring adequate national supply.

Key Points: LPG Ship from US Arrives at New Mangalore Port

  • US LPG cargo arrives in Mangaluru
  • Port fees waived for crude & LPG
  • All 22 Indian ships in Persian Gulf safe
  • Panic LPG bookings decline sharply
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Karnataka: LPG cargo ship from US arrives at New Mangalore Port

A US LPG cargo ship arrives in Karnataka as India monitors shipping safety and waives port charges to ensure energy supply stability.

"There is no panic booking now. Only 55 lakh LPG booking reported yesterday. - Sujata Sharma"

Mangaluru, March 22

A cargo ship carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas from Texas, United States, has arrived at the New Mangalore Port in Mangaluru.

On Friday, the Shipping Ministry informed that New Mangalore Port has waived cargo-related charges for crude oil and LPG from March 14 to 31. It also said that there is no congestion reported at any port.

In an interministerial briefing, Special Secretary of the Shipping Ministry, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, also said all 22 Indian ships and 611 sailors in the Persian Gulf are safe amid the West Asia conflict.

"There has been no report of any maritime incident in the last 24 hours. All our 22 ships and 611 Indian sailors in the Persian Gulf region are safe, and we are continuously monitoring them... There is no congestion in any port...New Mangalore Port has issued a circular for waiver of all cargo-related charges for crude and LPG, which is valid from 14 March to 31 March," the Shipping Ministry official said.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that panic booking of LPG cylinders has declined significantly, with only 55 lakh bookings reported on Thursday.

Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing today, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, highlighted an improvement in the LPG crisis, saying, "There is no panic booking now. Only 55 lakh LPG booking reported yesterday."

Reassuring consumers, Sharma also said that there is no shortage of supply across the country. "There is adequate stock available, no outlets are dry out," she stated.

However, she acknowledged that concerns remain.

On Wednesday, the Indian-flagged crude oil tanker, Jag Laadki, successfully arrived at Adani Ports Mundra in Gujarat, marking a significant addition to the nation's energy imports. Earlier, the two Indian-flagged LPG carriers safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz before arriving in India on March 16 and 17. MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi - carrying approximately 92,712 metric tonnes of LPG - crossed the Strait of Hormuz early Friday (March 13, 2026).

This comes as the conflict in West Asia enters its 4th week, with trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz hampered.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Waiving port charges is a smart move to keep supplies flowing. But I hope this benefit is passed on to the common man. Sometimes these waivers just help the oil companies' profits.
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Sujata Sharma
Only 55 lakh bookings is still a very high number. In my colony, people are still refilling cylinders even if they have half left, just in case. The reassurance needs to be stronger on the ground.
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Vikram M
Great news for Karnataka and the whole country. New Mangalore Port handling this smoothly is commendable. Our energy security seems to be in good hands despite global tensions.
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Aman W
The most important line: "All our 22 ships and 611 Indian sailors... are safe." Thank you to the officials monitoring the situation. Our prayers are with them and their families. 🙏
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Nisha Z
Hope the supply chain remains robust. Cooking gas is essential for every household, especially with summer approaching and more cooking happening at home. Let's not hoard, people!

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