New Delhi, July 2 -- Russia has begun importing gasoline from India by sea to address fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure, according to industry sources.

Russia Turns to India for Gasoline Supplies

The move comes as fuel shortages have been reported across Russia, leading to rationing, long queues at fuel stations and a sharp rise in domestic gasoline prices. The Kremlin on Tuesday said it was in discussions with several countries to secure fuel imports at competitive prices.

Industry sources said at least 60,000 metric tonnes of gasoline have already been shipped from India to Russia. Two tankers carrying cargoes of 30,000-40,000 tonnes each are understood to have been dispatched, although the suppl...