A merchant ship carrying a cargo of 20,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at the port of Kandla, India, in the western state of Gujarat, after successfully crossing the strategic Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing war crisis in the Middle East.

“The ship MV SYMI, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, began its journey in Qatar and docked at the Deendayal Port Authority on Saturday around 23:30 local time (18:00 GMT), after having crossed the maritime passage on May 13,” port sources informed the Indian news agency PTI.

Since the beginning of March, a total of thirteen ships flying the Indian flag, including twelve LPG tankers and one crude oil tanker, have managed to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a fundamental artery for global energy trade.

Last Monday, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, urged his citizens to drastically reduce gasoline consumption and limit domestic imports, in an attempt to shield the nation’s economy from the price volatility caused by the war in the Middle East.

This Sunday, Iran accused the United States and Israel of provoking the current insecurity in international energy routes and denounced that they are now seeking to justify a new offensive against Tehran under the argument of protecting the peace and stability of global markets.

Negotiations between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, remain stalled after the U.S. rejection of the latest Iranian proposal, described by Trump as a “piece of garbage.”

For now, the ceasefire agreed between the parties on April 8 remains in effect, although Trump said a week ago that the truce was “incredibly fragile,” while both sides maintain their blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

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