Reliance Fully Exits Russian Oil Imports, Here’s Why?

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has officially stopped importing Russian crude oil into its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) refinery effective 20 November 2025. The company has transitioned entirely to non-Russian crude sources for all SEZ-based product exports, with the new sourcing policy taking full effect from 1 December 2025.

RIL stated that this transition was completed well ahead of schedule to ensure full compliance with evolving import restrictions. The company further emphasised that its SEZ crude import system operates as a fully segregated mechanism, exclusively dedicated to the SEZ production line, ensuring no intermixing with the domestic refinery operations.

As part of the switchover, Reliance confirmed that all previously committed liftings of Russian crude as of 22 October 2025 are being duly honoured since logistical arrangements for these shipments had already been finalised. The last consignment of Russian crude under these pre-commitments was successfully loaded on 12 November 2025.

This strategic move highlights Reliance’s proactive approach to maintaining operational flexibility, supply security, and regulatory compliance. By completing the shift ahead of schedule, RIL positions itself to align seamlessly with global trade norms while sustaining uninterrupted export operations from its Jamnagar SEZ refinery complex in Gujarat.