Trade, tides and mangoes: How global currents shape Desi life in Muscat
From the marketplace to the high seas, economic ripples affect everyday life for Muscat’s Desi residents.
🥭 Pakistani mangoes become pricier
Importers say shipping costs for mango containers have jumped from about $1,000‑$1,300 last year to $6,000‑$7,000 this season, driven by regional conflict and a shift to Salalah routes, leading to higher retail prices and a slight dip in import volumes. [3]
⛴️ Indian LPG tankers eye Hormuz
Two Indian‑flagged LPG tankers are set to resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz after a pause, as data shows no crude tankers have moved through the waterway in the previous 24 hours amid heightened regional tensions. [4]
⚓ Indian crew of MT Jalveer home safe
All twenty Indian sailors from the MT Jalveer returned to India after a U.S. strike in the Gulf of Oman, with the Indian embassy and an Omani warship credited for their rescue. [5]
🙏 Crew thanks Indian embassy and Omani navy
The rescued MT Jalveer crew expressed gratitude to the Indian embassy and the Omani warship for their assistance in securing a safe return home. [6]
Sources: [3] Times of Oman · [4] gCaptain · [5] Moneycontrol.com · [6] India Shipping News