Russian tanker Aqua Titan docked at New Mangalore Port on March 22, 2026, delivering 7.7 lakh barrels of Urals crude originally bound for China, chartered by MRPL—offering relief amid Hormuz blockade.
LPG Carrier Arrival
US-flagged Pyxis Pioneer (47,000+ tonnes LPG from Texas) arrived Mangaluru for Aegis Logistics, following Iranian Navy escort of Indian LPG tanker Shivalik via Hormuz March 13 amid attacks/mines.
War Context
US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts 20% global oil; Hormuz closure forces reroutes. India secures alternatives from Russia/US as Trump threatens Iran power plants over 48-hour deadline.
Energy Relief
Diversions ease domestic shortages; Qatar LPG via Shivalik preceded these amid rising insurance, GPS jams in Strait
