Russia's Bizarre Import Problem: A Tale of Conflict and Consequences Russia, a major oil producer, has been forced to import 1 million barrels of gasoline from India over the past two months due to repeated drone strikes on its refineries in Ukraine.
These attacks have disrupted domestic fuel production, prompting Moscow to seek external supplies. India's Vadinar refinery in Gujarat has stepped up to fill this gap, increasing its exports to Russia.
This development is not new; India has been increasing its reliance on Russian crude since 2022, with imports reaching record levels in June and July.