Russia buys gasoline from India to tackle shortages, sources say
Russia has begun importing gasoline from India to address domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on its energy infrastructure. The Kremlin is coordinating with multiple countries to secure a monthly supply of 400,000 tons of fuel to stabilize its market.
Why it matters
This highlights the impact of the ongoing conflict on global energy supply chains and Russia's increasing reliance on non-traditional trade partners to maintain domestic stability.
Russia has started seaborne imports of gasoline from India, two industry sources said on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), in an effort to mitigate fuel shortages triggered by Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure. Fuel shortages are being felt across Russia’s 11 time zones with rationing, long queues at filling stations and a record gasoline price increase.
The article reports on factual trade developments and official statements from both sides without using loaded language.
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