RIL halts Russian crude imports to SEZ refinery from 20 Nov, pivots to non-Russian oil exports ahead of EU ban

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has realigned crude sourcing at its export-oriented refinery in Jamnagar, halting Russian oil imports from 20 November and transitioning entirely to non-Russian crude ahead of strict European Union (EU) rules taking effect in January 2026.

The private sector behemoth’s shift comes as Western sanctions tighten on Russian-origin petroleum products and as US pressure mounts on dealings with Rosneft and Lukoil.