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India to buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, says Trump”:

India to buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, says Trump”:
The Business Standard
Trump says India will buy oil from Venezuela
Trump says India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran

🧠 What Trump actually said
US President Donald Trump said that India will buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, adding that “we’ve already made that deal – the concept of the deal.” He made the comments on January 31, 2026, while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One. �
Business Standard
Trump’s remarks were tied to broader U.S. efforts to reopen Venezuelan oil exports to global buyers after easing some sanctions and to encourage New Delhi to reduce reliance on Russian crude. �
Business Standard
📊 Context on India’s current oil imports
India has not been a major importer of Iranian oil for years — it stopped significant imports after U.S. sanctions were reimposed in 2019. �
The Week
Most of India’s crude imports in recent years have come from Russia, followed by Middle Eastern producers and smaller amounts from the United States and others. �
The Week
🛢️ Venezuela’s oil and India
India did import Venezuelan crude in the past, but shipments stopped in 2025 after U.S. sanctions pressure. �
The Economic Times
Trump’s statement suggests a possible resumption of Venezuelan oil trade and positions this as an alternative to buying Iranian oil — albeit India never resumed Iranian oil imports before. �
Business Standard
🧾 What the Indian government has said
There is no official confirmation from New Delhi that India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil or is formally switching to Venezuelan supplies as Trump described. Analysts note that detailed contracts and domestic policy decisions are still evolving. �
Press TV
🧩 Interpretation & reactions
In Iranian media and commentary, experts noted that Trump’s claim is misleading because India already was not buying Iranian crude in meaningful quantities. �
The Week
Some reports also tie Trump’s comments to wider U.S.–India negotiations, including tariffs and trade deals where energy supply sources become part of strategic discussions. �
Financial Times
Bottom line:
Trump claimed that India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian crude, but:
India hasn’t been importing much Iranian oil for years due to sanctions. �
The Week
His statement reflects a political framing of possible future oil purchases, not a confirmed, immediate policy shift announced by India. �
Business Standard

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