The Indian billionaire investing in Trump's refinery project is also buying more Venezuelan crude

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Outside the U.S., India is the biggest destination for Venezuelan oil, with Reliance Industries purchasing the bulk of it.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:41:51 UTC.

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  7. Ex-Trump officials seek jobs in Venezuelan oil sector now under U.S. control

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