India's External Affairs Ministry clarified that the nation's oil import policies prioritize consumer interests amidst a volatile energy market. While discussions on deepening energy cooperation with the US are ongoing, New Delhi maintains its strategy of broad-basing and diversifying energy sources to ensure stable prices and secure supplies, a stance reiterated by the MEA spokesperson.
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