The government on Friday said not a single stranded Indian vessel had crossed the Strait of Hormuz, and that all Indian seafarers in the region remained safe. It added that no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels had been reported in the past 24 hours.It may be noted that the government had earlier informed that 15 Indian-flagged vessels were currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the continuing challenges in the region amid evolving geopolitical developments.Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on the situation, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said the Directorate General of Shipping control room had been actively monitoring the situation. Since its activation, the control room has handled 6,727 calls and over 13,900 emails, including 147 calls and 276 emails in the past 24 hours alone.He further said more than 2,400 Indian seafarers had been safely repatriated so far, including 30 in the last 24 hours from the Gulf region. The official added that the ministry continues to coordinate closely with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions abroad, and other maritime stakeholders to ensure the welfare of Indian seafarers and the smooth functioning of maritime operations.Regarding the safety of Indian nationals in the region, Aseem R Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said flights continued to operate from countries where airspace remained open. Since 28 February, around 10,38,000 passengers have travelled from the region to India.He added that in the United Arab Emirates, airlines continue to operate limited non-scheduled commercial flights between the UAE and India based on operational and safety considerations, with around 105 flights expected between the two countries today.The official further said the Embassy of India in Tehran had so far facilitated the movement of 2,358 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan for onward travel to India, including 1,041 Indian students and 657 Indian fishermen.Amid concerns over the West Asia crisis, the government assured that domestic fuel supplies remained stable, with no shortages reported across the country. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum, said that the availability of LPG, petrol, and diesel continues to remain normal, with no instances of dry-outs reported. She noted that LPG distribution is stable, with nearly 98 percent of bookings being made online and deliveries authenticated.Providing details, she said that since 14 March, around 89 lakh LPG cylinders equivalent to approximately 1.5 lakh tonnes have been delivered. Commercial LPG supply has also remained steady, with about 8,200 tonnes supplied recently. Auto LPG availability has increased to 296 tonnes per day in April, with public sector oil companies accounting for nearly 67 percent of the market share.The official added that states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Rajasthan, and West Bengal have witnessed higher LPG consumption, driven by awareness campaigns and increased adoption of 5 kg cylinders.Petrol pumps across the country are functioning normally, she said, adding that enforcement measures have been strengthened. Authorities have imposed penalties on 255 distributors and suspended 65 others for violations.