India, July 6 -- The Centre on Sunday said 15 vessels carrying fertilisers and key raw materials have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz after it reopened on June 17, easing concerns over supplies after disruptions to maritime traffic during the recent conflict in West Asia

In a statement, the department of fertilisers said the shipments, carrying urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and sulphur, are arriving at Indian ports. These ships had been stuck since the war began on February 28.

According to the release, the Centre has secured 19.76 million tonnes (mt) of fertilisers against an estimated Kharif requirement of 38.39 mt, equivalent to over 51% of the season's projected demand, which it said would help ensure uninterrupted supplies ...