In a dramatic turn of events that has stirred geopolitical waters, the European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on select Indian petroleum exports—particularly targeting shipments from Gujarat’s key refineries. The move is being seen as a direct response to India's alleged backdoor oil trade with sanctioned nations, including Russia and Iran. What Just Happened? According to official EU sources, Indian oil refiners—especially those operating from Jamnagar, Vadodara, and Bharuch—have been under the scanner for exporting refined fuels that originated from Russian crude. Despite global sanctions on Russian oil following the Ukraine war, India has continued purchasing Russian crude at discounted rates, refining it, and then exporting the end-products to Europe and beyond.  Now, Brussels has had enough. “This circumvention of sanctions is unacceptable. EU values and regulations must be upheld,” said Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Refineries in Gujarat, ...