India, Feb. 20 -- Newly appointed US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, on Friday, stated that New Delhi is working to "diversify" its oil options. The US envoy's remarks come after India and US announced their trade deal, which claimed that India will be reducing its purchase of Russian oil.

Speaking at reporters on the sidelines for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Gor told Reuters that India is working to "diversify" its options and negotiations are underway for Venezuelan oil purchase.

"On oil, there's an agreement. We have seen India diversify on their oil. There is a commitment. This is not about India. The United States doesn't want anyone buying Russian oil. The President's been very clear on this, he wants this war to end. And so ...