New Delhi expands its energy sourcing amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, with Russia retaining its position as the largest crude supplier PRAVASISAMWAD.COM India has expanded its crude oil sourcing to around 43 countries amid disruptions to global energy supplies, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging as a major partner in the country’s efforts to strengthen energy security. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said Russia remained India’s largest crude oil supplier, while the country had widened purchases from other producers, including Venezuela, to reduce dependence on a limited number of sources. Speaking to The