India oil arbitrage hits Europe sanctions wall as Russian-linked fuels get blocked outside Russia

Published on 24 April 2026

Refined from Russian crude is now blocked

New European sanctions are restricting fuels refined from Russian crude, even when the processing happens outside Russia. The move targets the core of India’s oil arbitrage and export strategy that has generated billions. With timelines tightening and revenue at stake, traders and policymakers now face the urgent question: what fuel route can replace the blocked play fast enough?

Europe’s new sanctions block fuels tied to Russian crude
The restrictions apply even if refining occurs outside Russia
India’s arbitrage model built around Russian-linked supply faces disruption
Indian exporters must find a replacement strategy quickly

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India oil arbitrage hits Europe sanctions wall as Russian-linked fuels get blocked outside Russia

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