A senior Trump administration official says Washington is open to India buying Venezuelan crude, with sales marketed and revenues controlled by the US government.
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Moneycontrol10-01-2026, 02:20

US Greenlights India's Venezuelan Oil Purchase Under Washington's Control

  • The White House indicates readiness to allow India to buy Venezuelan oil under a new US-controlled framework.
  • A senior Trump administration official confirmed the affirmative, with operational details still being finalized.
  • US Energy Secretary Christopher Wright stated Washington would be open to selling Venezuelan oil to 'almost all countries' under a tightly controlled structure.
  • The US plans to market 30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil currently in storage, with continued sales from future production.
  • India was a major buyer of Venezuelan crude before US sanctions, and renewed access could help diversify its energy supplies.

Why It Matters: US allows India to buy Venezuelan oil, but Washington will control sales and revenues, reshaping global oil trade.

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