Claim
A consignment of petrol has been dispatched to Russia in two tankers.
“इनमें भी पेट्रोल की एक खेप दो टैंकर्स से रशिया रवाना की गई है”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
Reuters and multiple outlets reported on July 1-2, 2026 that a first consignment of Indian gasoline — two tankers carrying about 30,000-40,000 tonnes each (at least 60,000 tonnes total) — was dispatched to Russia, which is importing fuel after Ukrainian drone strikes cut roughly 30% of its refining capacity. The anchor's specific claim of a petrol consignment sent to Russia in two tankers matches this reporting as of the broadcast date. Minor nuance: the sales are routed through international traders rather than direct exports by Indian refiners, but this does not contradict the claim as stated.
Evidence
- https://meduza.io/amp/en/news/2026/07/01/russia-begins-buying-gasoline-from-india-amid-domestic-shortage-reuters-reports Reuters-sourced report dated 2026-07-01 (day before broadcast) that Russia has begun buying gasoline from India amid domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes on refineries. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Ukraines-Drone-Campaign-Forces-Russia-to-Buy-Gasoline-From-India.html Reports two tankers, each carrying roughly 30,000-40,000 tonnes of gasoline, en route from India to Russian ports — matching the anchor's 'two tankers' detail. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/russia-turns-to-india-for-petrol-as-ukraine-strikes-trigger-fuel-crisis-2026-07-02-130881 Indian outlet report on 2026-07-02 (broadcast day) confirming petrol shipments from India to Russia totaling at least 60,000 tonnes. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/India-Denies-Directly-Exporting-Fuel-to-Russia-But-Admits-Traders-May-Be.html Caveat: India clarified its refiners are not directly exporting to Russia; cargoes of Indian-origin fuel are routed via international commodity traders. ✓ reachable · archived