Moscow, Russia – Reuters, citing two sources, reported that Russia has begun importing gasoline from India as part of its efforts to compensate for supply shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on oil facilities.
Plans are also underway to import approximately 400,000 tons per month from several other countries.
Importing gasoline from India
Sources reported that Russia has already begun importing gasoline from India,
with an initial shipment of approximately 60,000 tons arriving.
This move aims to bridge the supply gap and ensure the stability of the domestic market.
The sources added that Moscow intends to import around 400,000 tons of gasoline per month from several countries in the coming period.
Impact of the attacks on the oil sector
According to the sources, the Ukrainian attacks on Russia oil facilities resulted in significant losses in the energy sector.
This, in turn, impacted the volume of fuel available within the country.
They indicated that these developments prompted Russian authorities
to take measures aimed at ensuring the continued supply of fuel to the domestic market.
Measures to ensure supplies
Sources explained that the Russia government has implemented a petroleum rationing system
to manage fuel distribution and maintain stable supplies in the domestic market.
This comes as imports from abroad increase.
These measures are being taken amid the ongoing repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the energy sector.
The war is also posing challenges to fuel production and distribution within Russia.
