BRICS countries Russia, China, and India are reportedly considering the Chinese yuan for settling oil transactions, moving away from the U.S. dollar. Russian refiners have requested Indian oil companies to make payments in yuan, while China advocates for local currency settlements. India has already used yuan for three Russian oil shipments, though official confirmation from refiners is pending. Despite past disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and U.S. tariffs, Russia is again urging India to use yuan for oil payments. This shift follows India's strategy to purchase discounted Russian oil post-2022 U.S. sanctions, saving over $7 billion in foreign exchange costs by avoiding the dollar. However, India may limit yuan usage to protect its currency stability.