A Russian oil tanker chartered by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) arrived off the Indian coast on Sunday, underscoring ongoing concerns over global energy supplies amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The ship, MT Aqua Titan, is currently anchored in the Arabian Sea about 10 nautical miles off the coast of Mangaluru, after being expected a day earlier.The arrival comes at a time when international energy markets remain volatile, with supply chains disrupted by the escalating conflict in the region, now in its fourth week. Key sea routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, are facing uncertainty, affecting the steady flow of crude oil and liquefied gas.Earlier today, a cargo ship transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Texas in the United States arrived at New Mangalore Port, giving a further boost to India’s energy imports. With a view to facilitate smooth operations, the Shipping Ministry recently announced waiver of cargo-related charges for crude oil and LPG shipments at the port between March 14 and 31. Officials have also confirmed that at present there is no congestion at any Indian port.Providing an operational update, Shipping Ministry Special Secretary Rajesh Kumar Sinha said all 22 Indian ships and 611 sailors operating in the Persian Gulf region are safe. He said authorities were closely monitoring the developments and no maritime incidents were reported in the last 24 hours.Meanwhile, India’s broader energy logistics continues to adapt to the evolving situation. Indian-flagged tanker *Jag Ladki* recently arrived at Mundra port in Gujarat, while LPG carriers *MT Shivalik* and *MT Nanda Devi* safely transited the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, delivering over 92,000 metric tonnes of LPG.Domestically, officials have tried to reassure the public on fuel availability. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has noted a significant decline in panic LPG bookings, which were recorded at 5.5 million on Thursday, indicating stabilization of consumer sentiment. Officials say despite growing concerns and a 25 per cent rise in industrial diesel prices, there is adequate stock level available across the country.Elsewhere, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting that focused on ensuring uninterrupted supply, stable logistics and efficient distribution of critical energy resources across the country.