Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez Arrives In India

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2026

International

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation, with energy security expected to remain a key focus of discussions. Delcy Rodriguez Begins India Visit Rodriguez arrived in India on Wednesday for a working visit

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Venezuela Becomes India’s Third-Largest Oil Supplier

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

Venezuela has emerged as India’s third-largest crude oil supplier in May, overtaking Saudi Arabia and the United States as Indian refiners turned to cheaper crude amid West Asia supply disruptions. Venezuela Crude Oil Supply To India Venezuela supplied around 417,000 barrels per day of crude oil to India so far in May, a sharp rise […]

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IMF, World Bank Restore Ties With Venezuela

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have announced that they are restoring ties with Venezuela, reopening formal engagement after relations were cut in 2019 during the leadership dispute over the country’s presidency. The move could create a pathway for Caracas to seek financial assistance as it tries to stabilise its strained economy. IMF […]

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Hormuz Becomes A Risk Zone While Venezuela Reopens: Is The US Quietly Rewriting Global Oil Flows?

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

The 40-day conflict involving Donald Trump and Iran has left behind a reality far more consequential than battlefield narratives. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil, is no longer just a sensitive corridor. It is now structurally risky. At the same time, Venezuela’s oil sector is reopening under growing U.S. […]

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Sergei Lavrov Says Iran, Venezuela Targeted For Oil

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that alleged US efforts to pursue regime change in Iran and Venezuela were driven by a desire to gain control over their oil and gas resources. His remarks come as the Iran war continues to deepen geopolitical tensions and raise fears of a wider regional conflict. Lavrov Links […]

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Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan Crude: India’s Multi-Continent Oil Strategy Explained

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The ongoing West Asia conflict and rising fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have created one of the most volatile global oil environments in recent years. Tankers are being rerouted, shipping insurance premiums are rising, and governments across the world are scrambling to secure supply. Amid this turbulence, India has quietly begun locking […]

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Reliance Gets US Licence For Venezuelan Oil: India Builds A Sanctions-Proof Energy Strategy

By BPN News Desk February 14, 2026

The United States granting Reliance Industries permission to import Venezuelan crude is not just a corporate clearance. It is a quiet acknowledgement of reality. After the Ukraine war pushed India towards discounted Russian oil, Washington has now effectively allowed India access to another sanctioned producer under supervision. The result is not a policy shift by […]

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Reliance Buys Venezuelan Oil Why Paying More May Help India

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Reliance Industries recently bought about 2 million barrels of Venezuelan oil after nearly a year without such imports. The cargo comes at a smaller discount than Russian oil, meaning India is knowingly paying more per barrel than it has been used to since the Ukraine war reshaped global energy trade. For a country that prides […]

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SBI’s Venezuelan Oil Report Does Not Match Trade and Price Data

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

India’s crude oil sourcing strategy became a public talking point after statements indicating a possible shift towards Venezuelan oil. Almost immediately, a research note from the State Bank of India argued that such a move could save India nearly $3 billion annually. Given the size of India’s oil import bill and the political sensitivity of […]

International

Venezuela Condemns US Tariffs on Cuba Oil Suppliers

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Venezuela has strongly criticised the United States decision to impose tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, calling the move punitive and unjustified. The Venezuelan government said the measures amount to economic coercion and violate international trade norms. Tariffs Called Punitive Venezuelan officials said the US action unfairly targets nations that maintain