Indian refiners increase exports of fuel products to Western markets by 43% as they continue processing Russian crude oil. Reporting across outlets says this surge is linked to product shipments from Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, which supplies a majority of cargoes received at European Union ports during the period covered.
The European Union has a ban on fuel made from Russian crude, yet multiple sources describe continued imports of refined products into the EU and other Western destinations. One outlet also notes that Australia, the United States and New Zealand are among the buyers. At the same time, the same reporting indicates India’s own imports of Russian crude decline by 13% during the month, suggesting refiners still find ways to convert Russian inputs into exportable fuels. The articles present the activity primarily as trade and revenue flows, with attention on how specific refinery output is directed to Western markets despite existing sanctions.
