India to Keep Exporting Diesel as Russia Restricts Diesel Shipments

India will continue exporting diesel under existing contractual commitments, preserving its role in refined-fuel trade as Russia restricts diesel exports and uncertainty surrounds other major suppliers.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said Sept. 24 in New Delhi that India would honor its export commitments. “We honor our commitments,” Puri said.

India’s refining capacity is about 5.36 million barrels per day and is expected to reach 5.8 million bpd within one year and 6.4 million bpd by 2032, Puri said. In a separate statement, he said India exports about 1 million bpd of refined petroleum products, a figure that covers petroleum products generally rather than diesel alone.

India had installed refining capacity of 258.1 million metric tons per year across 22 refineries as of May 27, 2026. Petroleum-product exports totaled 61.5 million metric tons during fiscal 2025-26, while domestic petroleum consumption reached 243.2 million metric tons.

Russia has restricted diesel exports through the end of September, and the restrictions could extend into October. China’s future overseas fuel shipments also remain uncertain, but no reduction has been announced.

The developments come as Washington debates possible limits on U.S. diesel exports. The White House denied Sept. 23 that it was preparing a 90-day ban, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, “Nobody is considering a flat ban on shipments of the fuel.”

The U.S. debate over possible restrictions is detailed in earlier coverage of proposed diesel-export limits. India has not disclosed the volume, destinations or schedule covered by its existing commitments.