Russian 🇷🇺 Oil in the United States🇺🇸Even After sanctions

When the United States 🇺🇸 and Europe 🇪🇺 sanctioned Russia 🇷🇺 , did you Think That Russian oil Won’t Be Exported To Western Countries?.. It simply went on a Different  route

After the war in Ukraine escalated, sweeping sanctions were imposed on Russia’s energy sector, . But Russia had a  buyer—India 🇮🇳. As Western nations turned away, India ramped up its purchases, securing Russian crude at deep discounts.

India🇮🇳, home to some of the largest and most advanced oil refineries in the world, including Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, began refining vast amounts of Russian crude Oil. The crude wasn’t stored or resold—it was refined into fuel: diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel. Once refined, the oil no longer carried the “Russian” label. It was now an Indian export. And who were the eager buyers? The same Western nations that had originally sanctioned Russia🇷🇺.

The United States 🇺🇸 and European countries 🇪🇺 became top importers of fuel from India, purchasing billions of dollars’ worth of refined petroleum products. The irony? The very oil that was sanctioned and restricted from direct purchase was Then  in Western gas stations and airports—just in a different form.

Today, this trade continues. India remains one of the largest importers of Russian crude, and its refineries are still exporting fuel to global markets, including the United States.

Mohammed Tawqir

CEO & Lead Journalist @ TDBN – The Daily Briefing Newsletter

(United States of America 🇺🇸)