Russian crude with Indian touch: What is Bangladesh’s new crude sourcing strategy?

 Bangladesh is exploring a proposal to refine Russian crude oil in India before importing the finished fuel, aiming to ease supply pressures from the West Asia conflict. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division has requested approval to discuss a government-to-government agreement with India, as its local refinery cannot process Russian crude. Bangladesh is exploring a proposal to refine Russian crude oil in India before importing the finished fuel, aiming to ease supply pressures from the West Asia conflict. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division has requested approval to discuss a government-to-government agreement with India, as its local refinery cannot process Russian crude.