Russia seeks more petrol from India after Ukrainian strikes cripple oil refineries
Among the Russian companies that have reportedly reached out are Rosneft, Gazprom Neft and Lukoil. The sources told Reuters that discussions have taken place with both private and government-owned refiners in India.
Russia has approached Indian refiners for additional petrol supplies after a wave of Ukrainian attacks severely disrupted its refining network, marking an unusual shift in the energy relationship between the two countries, according to news agency Reuters.
The request comes as Moscow grapples with its worst petrol shortage in recent years after drone and missile strikes damaged a significant share of its refining capacity. India, which has emerged as the largest buyer of Russian seaborne crude since the Ukraine war began, is now being asked to help plug Russia's fuel shortfall.
According to the report, major Russian energy firms have contacted both government-run and private Indian refiners seeking more petrol supplies.
RUSSIA SEEKS MORE FUEL FROM INDIA
Among the Russian companies that have reportedly reached out are Rosneft, Gazprom Neft and Lukoil.
The sources told Reuters that discussions have taken place with both private and government-owned refiners in India. If agreements are reached, any fuel supplies would likely be routed through international traders rather than sold directly.
Three sources at government-owned refiners said they had received requests from Russian companies but currently have no surplus petrol available for export.
Major Indian refiners, including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, did not commented so far. Russia's Energy Ministry and the three Russian oil companies also did not comment.
Earlier this month, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said Indian companies were not directly supplying fuel to Russia. However, he acknowledged that Russian buyers could still obtain Indian-origin fuel through international traders.
UKRAINE ATTACKS DISRUPT RUSSIAN OIL SUPPLIES
The latest requests reflect the growing impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure.
The sources cited in the report said nearly 40 per cent of Russia's refining capacity is unlikely to return to normal operations for at least two months, provided there are no additional attacks. He also said at least one cargo of Indian gasoline has already sailed to Russia, with more shipments expected if supply arrangements are finalised.
While Russia is currently focused on securing gasoline, diesel could become the next concern if further refinery damage reduces production, another source said.
Russia has approached Indian refiners for additional petrol supplies after a wave of Ukrainian attacks severely disrupted its refining network, marking an unusual shift in the energy relationship between the two countries, according to news agency Reuters.
The request comes as Moscow grapples with its worst petrol shortage in recent years after drone and missile strikes damaged a significant share of its refining capacity. India, which has emerged as the largest buyer of Russian seaborne crude since the Ukraine war began, is now being asked to help plug Russia's fuel shortfall.
According to the report, major Russian energy firms have contacted both government-run and private Indian refiners seeking more petrol supplies.
RUSSIA SEEKS MORE FUEL FROM INDIA
Among the Russian companies that have reportedly reached out are Rosneft, Gazprom Neft and Lukoil.
The sources told Reuters that discussions have taken place with both private and government-owned refiners in India. If agreements are reached, any fuel supplies would likely be routed through international traders rather than sold directly.
Three sources at government-owned refiners said they had received requests from Russian companies but currently have no surplus petrol available for export.
Major Indian refiners, including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, did not commented so far. Russia's Energy Ministry and the three Russian oil companies also did not comment.
Earlier this month, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said Indian companies were not directly supplying fuel to Russia. However, he acknowledged that Russian buyers could still obtain Indian-origin fuel through international traders.
UKRAINE ATTACKS DISRUPT RUSSIAN OIL SUPPLIES
The latest requests reflect the growing impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure.
The sources cited in the report said nearly 40 per cent of Russia's refining capacity is unlikely to return to normal operations for at least two months, provided there are no additional attacks. He also said at least one cargo of Indian gasoline has already sailed to Russia, with more shipments expected if supply arrangements are finalised.
While Russia is currently focused on securing gasoline, diesel could become the next concern if further refinery damage reduces production, another source said.
Russia has approached Indian refiners for additional petrol supplies after a wave of Ukrainian attacks severely disrupted its refining network, marking an unusual shift in the energy relationship between the two countries, according to news agency Reuters.
The request comes as Moscow grapples with its worst petrol shortage in recent years after drone and missile strikes damaged a significant share of its refining capacity. India, which has emerged as the largest buyer of Russian seaborne crude since the Ukraine war began, is now being asked to help plug Russia's fuel shortfall.
According to the report, major Russian energy firms have contacted both government-run and private Indian refiners seeking more petrol supplies.
RUSSIA SEEKS MORE FUEL FROM INDIA
Among the Russian companies that have reportedly reached out are Rosneft, Gazprom Neft and Lukoil.
The sources told Reuters that discussions have taken place with both private and government-owned refiners in India. If agreements are reached, any fuel supplies would likely be routed through international traders rather than sold directly.
Three sources at government-owned refiners said they had received requests from Russian companies but currently have no surplus petrol available for export.
Major Indian refiners, including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, did not commented so far. Russia's Energy Ministry and the three Russian oil companies also did not comment.
Earlier this month, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said Indian companies were not directly supplying fuel to Russia. However, he acknowledged that Russian buyers could still obtain Indian-origin fuel through international traders.
UKRAINE ATTACKS DISRUPT RUSSIAN OIL SUPPLIES
The latest requests reflect the growing impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure.
The sources cited in the report said nearly 40 per cent of Russia's refining capacity is unlikely to return to normal operations for at least two months, provided there are no additional attacks. He also said at least one cargo of Indian gasoline has already sailed to Russia, with more shipments expected if supply arrangements are finalised.
While Russia is currently focused on securing gasoline, diesel could become the next concern if further refinery damage reduces production, another source said.
