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Strait of Hormuz Row: Govt Rejects Claims of India-Iran Transit Levy Discussions
Hormuz: The Indian government has dismissed reports of any discussions with Iran on a transit levy for transit through the Strait of Hormuz as baseless. Read the government's latest updates on LPG supply, shipping safety, and domestic gas distribution in detail.
India categorically rejected the news that there had been discussions between India and Iran over a transit tax for transporting cargos via the Strait of Hormuz. India termed these claims "completely baseless and unfounded" and stated that it divulged significant details concerning the supply of energy because of the increasing tensions in West Asia.
Mr Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, clarified that there has never been any discussion between India and Iran regarding any transit charge. He further stated that there have been no developments in this regard, considering the increased geopolitical tensions in the region.
Providing an update on the status of merchant vessels, Mangal stated that 16 Indian vessels currently west of the Strait of Hormuz are being closely monitored (tracked). Assuring the continuity of energy supplies, he stated that two important LPG-carrying vessels-the "Green Sanghvi" and "Green Asha"-have safely transited this crucial and sensitive sea route. The "Green Sanghvi" is carrying 46,500 tons of LPG, and the "Green Asha" is carrying 15,500 tons of LPG, and are expected to arrive in India on April 7 and April 9, respectively.
