Archive · 31 Aug 2026
India Supplies Petrol to Russia as Refinery Attacks Disrupt Fuel
Russia normally makes much of the fuel it uses, but attacks on its refineries disrupted production.
The reports attribute the attacks to Ukrainian drones.
Vortexa said Russian gasoline production fell by as much as 70%.
Russia therefore imported a record amount of gasoline in August.
Indian refiners supplied nearly 1 million barrels during the previous two months.
Much of this fuel reportedly came from the Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, which is partly owned by Rosneft.
Turkey and Morocco also supplied gasoline to Russia.
Some shipments used sanctioned vessels and hidden ship-to-ship transfers in the Mediterranean, while Russia restricted fuel exports and its diesel exports remained far below normal.
Indian refiners supplied nearly 1 million barrels of gasoline to Russia over the past two months.
Russia’s gasoline imports reached a record 125,000 barrels per day, or about 470,000 tonnes, in August.
Vortexa reported 32 attacks on Russian refineries during July and August, with domestic production falling by up to 70%.
Most Indian shipments reportedly came from Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery, which is 50% owned by Rosneft.
About 55% of Russia’s August gasoline imports arrived on sanctioned vessels, while diesel exports were 81% below the five-year seasonal average.
- Who
- Indian refiners, especially Nayara Energy, supplied gasoline to Russia; the reports attribute refinery attacks to Ukrainian drones.
- What
- India became a major gasoline supplier to Russia after refinery disruptions reduced Russian domestic fuel production.
- When
- The Indian shipments covered the two months before August 30, 2026; Russian gasoline imports reached a record in August, and the reported attacks occurred during July and August.
- Where
- The main reported Indian source was Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery in Gujarat; some cargoes were transferred between ships in the Mediterranean.
- Why
- The reported attacks damaged Russian refining infrastructure, creating a domestic fuel shortfall and increasing the need for gasoline imports.
- Indian gasoline supplied
- Nearly 1 million barrels over the past two months
- Russian gasoline imports
- About 125,000 barrels per day in August, equivalent to roughly 470,000 tonnes
- Main Indian source
- Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery in Gujarat
- Nayara ownership
- Rosneft owns a 50% stake in Nayara Energy
- Reported refinery attacks
- Vortexa counted 32 attacks during July and August
- Sanctioned gasoline shipments
- About 55%, or approximately 260,000 tonnes, of August imports arrived on sanctioned tonnage
- Russian diesel exports
- Around 150,000 barrels per day through August 25, 81% below the five-year seasonal average
- Export restrictions
- Russia extended its gasoline export ban through January 2027 and its diesel export ban through September 1, 2026
Sources
India emerges as key exporter of petrol to Russia
India Becomes Key Petrol Supplier To Russia
India Emerges As Key Petrol Supplier to Russia As Ukranian Attacks Hit Russian Refineries
India emerges as key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks disrupt fuel supplies - Telegraph India
Russian fuel shortage boosts India’s petrol exports to Moscow
India emerges as key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks disrupt fuel supplies
From crude exporter to fuel importer: How Russia turned to India amid Ukrainian attacks on its refineries
India emerges as key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks disrupt fuel supplies
India emerges as key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks disrupt fuel supplies
India emerges as key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks disrupt fuel supplies
