The Russian refinery Germany is racing to save from US sanctions
German government weighs Rosneft expropriation plan to head off fuel disruptions in Berlin
German government weighs Rosneft expropriation plan to head off fuel disruptions in Berlin

Berlin says Washington should not target subsidiaries of Russian oil company located in Germany

Move spares Berlin from risk of major fuel supply disruptions

US sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil companies have added to fears of shortages from refinery shutdowns

Russian plan puts majority of German city’s supplies of petrol, kerosene and heating fuel at risk

India’s oil purchases from Russia are chokepoint between Washington and New Delhi

Decision risks upending the industry by disrupting exports and forcing both companies to adapt