From crude exporter to fuel importer: How Russia turned to India amid Ukrainian attacks on its refineries
Russia has turned to India for gasoline imports, receiving nearly 1 million barrels over the past two months amid disruptions from Ukrainian attacks on its refineries. In August, Russia's gasoline imports reached a record 125,000 barrels per day, as domestic production fell by 70% due to 32 attacks. This shift highlights Russia's reliance on foreign supplies despite its own crude oil exports.