How Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in a century could affect India’s crude oil imports

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Venezuela experienced its strongest earthquake in a century, raising concerns about potential impacts on India's crude oil imports. While main oil infrastructure seems intact, power grid and localized disruptions are monitored closely amid increasing energy cooperation.

India's growing crude oil imports from Venezuela face uncertainty after powerful earthquakes struck the South American nation. While major oil infrastructure appears largely undamaged, power grid issues and localized disruptions are being closely monitored. This comes as India has significantly increased its reliance on Venezuelan crude for diversification, with recent high-level energy cooperation discussions highlighting the deepening ties.