Nayara’s Vadinar refinery sends 120,000 tonnes of gasoline to Russia
Russia imported a record 172,000 tonnes of Indian oil products in August, with Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery shipping 120,000 tonnes of gasoline valued at €78 million. The flow spotlights the Russia-linked supply chain behind Nayara, which is 49.13% owned by Rosneft.
What happened
Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery supplied 120,000 tonnes of gasoline to Russia in August, using Russian crude. The record trade highlights Nayara’s
Key facts
- Russia imported 172,000 tonnes of oil products in August
- India supplied 70% of Russia's oil-product imports
- Vadinar shipped 120,000 tonnes of gasoline worth €78 million
- Rosneft owns 49.13% of Nayara Energy
- Vadinar sourced 100% of its crude from Russia in the first eight months of 2026
What changed
Nayara Energy’s Vadinar refinery supplied 120,000 tonnes of gasoline to Russia in August, using Russian crude. The record trade highlights Nayara’s Russia-linked refinery supply chain as India remained Moscow’s second-largest fossil-fuel customer.
Why this matters
Nayara’s Russia-linked crude-to-gasoline loop raises supply continuity, compliance and reputational risks for fuel-retail operators reliant on Vadinar supply.