Russia Imports Petrol From India Amid Refinery Disruptions
· Business · Times of India
Russia has begun importing petrol from India to address domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on its oil refineries. The strikes have damaged critical infrastructure, forcing the country to seek external supplies to maintain local market stability. While Russia is a major global oil producer, the loss of refinery capacity has created a supply gap that domestic production cannot currently fill. India, which has significantly increased its purchases of Russian crude oil since 2022, is now supplying refined petroleum products back to the Russian market. The situation underscores the impact of the ongoing conflict on Russia's internal energy logistics.
Why it matters
The shift highlights how infrastructure damage from the war is disrupting Russia's domestic fuel supply, creating new trade dependencies between Moscow and New Delhi.
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