Indian officials have reportedly conveyed to the US administration that any significant reduction in Russian oil imports by Indian refiners hinges on Washington's willingness to allow crude purchases from sanctioned suppliers Iran and Venezuela. This request was reiterated during recent meetings in the US, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Advertisement

According to a report in Bloomberg that quoted people in the know, a delegation of Indian officials visiting the US this week directly raised the issue with American counterparts. Indian representatives have stressed that restricting Indian refiners' access to Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan crude simultaneously could cause global prices to surge, the report added.

The talks come as New Delhi engages with Washington f

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