Amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and subsequent disruptions to Russia's oil supply, an Indian oil company, Nayara Energy, has emerged as a significant player in the global fuel market. Reports suggest that Nayara Energy has sold approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of petrol to Russia, with two oil tankers, each carrying 30,000-40,000 tonnes, dispatched from India. The gasoline is believed to have been produced by Nayara Energy and sold via traders. While the company has yet to confirm these reports, Indian Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri acknowledged that while Indian companies are not selling fuel directly to Russia, it is possible that Russia has purchased Indian-origin fuel through international traders. This development comes as Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities over the past few months, causing a fuel crisis in the country and leading to rationing in many regions. The attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, which include refineries, depots, terminals, and other energy assets, have been unprecedented for Russia, one of the world's largest energy producers. Nayara Energy operates India's second-largest private oil refinery in Vadinar, Gujarat, with a capacity to process 400,000 barrels of crude per day. The company purchased the refinery from an Indian firm, Essar, in 2015, as part of a complex arrangement that involved both government and private entities. As a result, Nayara Energy is controlled by Russian entities and is believed to be reliant on discounted Russian oil. The European Union imposed sanctions on Nayara Energy last July, banning the import of petroleum products processed using Russian crude oil and restricting the refinery's access to EU shipping insurance, financial, and other services. However, Nayara Energy has continued to process only Russian oil since other suppliers backed out following the sanctions, relying on international traders to import crude and export refined fuels. This development marks a significant shift in the global energy market as India continues to play an increasingly important role in meeting Russia's fuel demands amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.