50,000 Tons of LPG Arriving from 20,000 km Away! This Nation Stands by India Amidst Gas Crisis.

Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency: Due to the ongoing conflict and geopolitical instability in West Asia, fears have arisen regarding a major disruption in fuel supplies to several nations, including India. Uncertainty is particularly mounting regarding LPG supplies, as critical maritime routes have been disrupted. Against this backdrop, Argentina—situated nearly 20,000 kilometers away—has emerged as an alternative fuel source for India. Despite the vast distance, this Latin American nation has emerged as a new pillar of reliability for LPG supplies.

Argentina Ships LPG to India from 20,000 km Away:

Due to the current conflict, the Strait of Hormuz has effectively become paralyzed, profoundly impacting India's fuel supply chain. Approximately 60 percent of India's LPG imports typically pass through this route. Consequently, with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, India began seeking alternative sources; in this context, imports from Argentina have been significantly ramped up. According to reports, India imported nearly 50,000 tons of LPG from Argentina within just the first three months of 2026. In contrast, the total volume imported throughout the entire year of 2025 stood at a mere 22,000 tons. In other words, the imports during the first quarter of the current year alone have already exceeded double the total imports of the previous year. Since March 5th, approximately 11,000 tons of LPG have already arrived in India.

This LPG primarily departs from Argentina's Bahía Blanca port and arrives at Dahej in Gujarat. Spanning a distance of nearly 20,000 kilometers, this maritime route is considered one of the longest fuel transportation routes in the world. Consequently, transportation costs are naturally high, and risks—including those related to weather conditions—remain a factor. Nevertheless, amidst the current crisis, this supply serves as a source of significant relief for India.