Russia Turns to India as Refinery Attacks Trigger Petrol Shortage

Brief By timesnownews / 4:08 PM on 30 Aug 2026

Russia is importing petrol from India after Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted refineries and sharply reduced domestic fuel production. By late August, gasoline output reportedly covered only 70% of demand, while imports reached a record 125,000 barrels per day. India, Turkey and Morocco emerged as suppliers, helping Russia address the widening fuel shortage.