New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- India on Thursday said it remains consistent with its energy security approach and is open to exploring the commercial merits of any crude supply options, following US claims that it has stopped buying Russian oil and may increase imports from the United States and Venezuela.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised India's long-standing energy partnerships and reiterated that securing the energy needs of 1.4 billion Indians remains the government's top priority.
He pointed out that diversifying energy sourcing in line with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of India's strategy. "All of India's decisions are taken and will continue to be taken wit...