Amid ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, disruptions in global fuel supply chains have begun impacting several countries, including India with concerns over LPG availability had surfaced in recent days, but a significant relief has now arrived as two ships carrying thousands of metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) reached Mundra Port in Gujarat today. The arrival of the consignment is expected to ease pressure on domestic LPG supply in the country.
The development also holds emotional significance for a family in Punjab’s Jalandhar district as Captain Sukhmeet Singh, a resident of the Adampur constituency, was commanding one of the vessels and who had been stationed in the conflict-affected region during the escalation.
According to information shared by his family, Captain Sukhmeet Singh reached Qatar on February 26 and Iran on February 28, just before tensions escalated.
Reportedly, around 46,000 metric tons of LPG were loaded onto the vessel during this period, and as the situation gradually worsened, the ship was halted near the Iranian coast. The matter was communicated to Indian authorities through the shipping company, following which diplomatic efforts were initiated. Following this, on March 14, permission was finally granted by Iran, allowing the vessel to proceed towards India. Both ships have now reached Mundra Port safely.
Sukhmeet Singh’s wife, Sandeep Kaur, shares her side of the story and mentions that the family remained anxious during the developments and had even urged him to return, however, he chose to stay on duty and ensure the safe delivery of the shipment. His safe return, along with the arrival of the LPG consignment, has brought relief not only to his family but also amid wider concerns over fuel supply disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict.