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India Resumes Iran LPG Imports Amid Easing Sanctions
4 Apr
Summary
- India recently resumed LPG imports from Iran after US sanctions eased.
- New Mangalore Port is handling multiple LPG and crude oil tanker arrivals.
- LPG tanker from Iran, Aurora, has significant cargo yet to be discharged.
New Mangalore Port is currently a hub for energy imports, with two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers, including one from Iran, actively discharging cargo. The tanker Aurora, carrying LPG from Iran's Asaluyeh port, had a substantial amount of its cargo remaining as of April 4, 2026. This marks India's renewed engagement with Iranian petroleum exports following a temporary easing of U.S. sanctions, having ceased such purchases in 2019.
In addition to the Iranian cargo, the Al Ain tanker has unloaded a portion of its LPG from Saudi Arabia, with more cargo awaiting discharge. The Jag Vasant is scheduled to arrive mid-next week carrying a fresh supply of LPG. The port is also preparing to receive significant crude oil shipments.
The oil tanker Gabon Prosperity is expected on April 5, 2026, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia for unloading at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) facility. Following closely, the New Legend, carrying crude oil from Russia, is due on April 7, 2026. Another tanker, Lila Jamnagar, is anchored, awaiting to load crude oil from India's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (ISPRL) for coastal transport to Paradip.
This activity underscores the strategic importance of New Mangalore Port in India's energy security. The ISPRL facility in Mangaluru, part of an agreement with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), is facilitating the storage and movement of crude oil, with ADNOC planning further coastal transportation from the reserve.
