Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Hormuz LNG Shipments Surge, Offering India Supply Relief
More ships carrying liquefied natural gas, or LNG, passed through the Strait of Hormuz in September.
This was the busiest month since the Iran-US-Israel conflict began in February.
One source counted 19 cargoes, while another counted 21.
Most of the cargoes came from Qatar, and some came from the United Arab Emirates.
Several ships travelled toward India.
One ship began unloading its gas at Hazira port in Gujarat.
This could help India get enough gas during a period of strong energy demand.
However, the route is still affected by regional uncertainty, so supplies are not completely safe yet.
Nineteen LNG cargoes crossed the Strait of Hormuz in September, according to S&P Global Energy.
Kpler recorded 21 LNG cargoes leaving the strait in September, up from 15 in June.
Qatar supplied 13 of the 19 cargoes, while six came from the United Arab Emirates.
Several QatarEnergy-linked vessels travelled toward India, with one unloading at Hazira port in Gujarat.
Further October gains could ease India’s supply concerns, although regional risks remain.
- Who
- LNG shippers, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with India among the affected energy-importing countries.
- What
- LNG traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose sharply in September to its highest monthly level since the conflict began.
- When
- September; further improvement is being considered for October.
- Where
- The Strait of Hormuz, with some vessels travelling to India’s western coast and Hazira port in Gujarat.
- Why
- Increased vessel movement is easing concerns about gas supplies, though geopolitical risks continue to threaten the route.
Supply Relief View
Continuing Risk View
Future LNG availability
Supply Relief View
The September increase, including more Qatar-linked vessel movements, suggests LNG traffic could rise further in October and ease India’s supply concerns.
Continuing Risk View
The route remains dependent on regional geopolitical conditions, so higher September traffic does not eliminate the possibility of future disruptions.
- September cargoes
- S&P Global Energy counted 19 LNG cargoes crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
- Alternative count
- Kpler recorded 21 LNG cargoes leaving the strait in September.
- June comparison
- Kpler recorded 15 cargoes leaving the strait in June.
- Cargo origins
- Of the 19 cargoes identified by S&P Global Energy, 13 originated from Qatar and six from the United Arab Emirates.
- India destination
- The vessels Al Kharaityat and Al Gharrafa were later seen near India’s western coast.
- Hazira unloading
- Milaha Qatar travelled toward India and began unloading its LNG cargo at Gujarat’s Hazira port.
- October outlook
- LNG traffic could recover further if regional conditions remain relatively stable.