Sanctions-Hit Russia Imports Fuel from India Despite Being a Top Oil Producer
Russia, once the world's largest oil-product exporter, has been forced to import refined fuels such as gasoline from India. The core problem is not a shortage of crude oil, but Russia's diminished capacity to refine it into usable products. Domestic refinery outages and infrastructure disruptions have significantly constrained Russia's fuel production capabilities. While the volume of these imports remains relatively modest, the shift marks a striking reversal for a country that long dominated global oil-product exports. The situation also adds logistical costs to Russia's already sanctions-strained energy sector.
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