India emerges as key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks disrupt fuel supplies

Since 2022, India has pivoted towards Russia to meet the bulk of its crude oil needs — raw material for making fuels like petrol and diesel

India's role as a major gasoline supplier to Russia has surged recently, particularly after Ukrainian drone strikes impacted Russian refinery activities. In August, Russian gasoline imports hit unprecedented levels, with India emerging as a central contributor. Much of this gasoline was transported using sanctioned shi