India-bound tanker sets sail
An Indian-flagged oil tanker has set sail from east of the Strait of Hormuz. It is carrying gasoline from Oman to Africa.
Ibrahim Hassan
East Africa Bureau Chief
Introduction
An Indian government official announced on Friday that the Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Prakash, has set sail from east of the Strait of Hormuz.
Details
The tanker is carrying gasoline from Oman to Africa. This development comes as Gulf shipping has been disrupted. The Indian-flagged oil tanker's journey is being closely monitored.
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