Two sanctioned LPG carriers alter routes in the Gulf of Oman amid heightened U.S. enforcement, vessel-tracking data shows.
Two Iran-linked liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers, the Glendale and Danuta I, have reversed direction or adopted evasive maneuvers in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea after clearing the Strait of Hormuz. The abrupt course changes follow increased U.S. naval presence, effectively tightening a blockade on sanctioned vessels.
Vessel-tracking data indicates the tankers made U-turns or zig-zagged to avoid potential interception. Both carriers are under U.S. sanctions, limiting their access to global markets and insurance services. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for energy shipments, with roughly 20% of global oil supply transiting the waterway.
No immediate market reaction was reported, though disruptions in LPG flows could tighten regional supply dynamics if tensions escalate further.