New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- India on Thursday said that it continues to keep its options open for sourcing crude oil from Venezuela and other regions, depending on commercial viability, amidst claims by the United States that it has stopped buying Russian oil and may increase imports from the US and Venezuela.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal outlined the country's broader energy security strategy amid global supply uncertainties.

Responding to media queries on crude imports from Venezuela, Jaiswal highlighted India's long-standing energy engagement with Venezuela, covering both trade and investment.

"As far as Venezuela is concerned, it has been a long-standing partner for us in the area of energy, both on the t...