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India Boosts Venezuelan Crude Amid Gulf Conflict

India is diversifying crude imports to Latin America amid Middle East disruptions. Venezuelan supplies surged to 444,000 bpd in August, making it India's fourth-largest supplier. Russia remains dominant at 2 million bpd. Indian refiners are balancing Russian, Middle Eastern, and Atlantic barrels while accelerating domestic production and alternatives like EVs.