New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- India has once again told the Trump administration that a reduction in its Russial oil imports would require the United States to open the Iranian or Venezuelan taps.

A delegation visiting the US this week reiterated the request in meetings with American officials, a person with knowledge of the discussions said, asking not to be identified as the talks are private.

Indian representatives have emphasised that simultaneously cutting off Indian refiners' supply from Russia, Iran and Venezuela-all major crude oil producers-could lead to a spike in global prices, the people said.

Spokespeople for the Commerce and Oil Ministries, and the US embassy in New Delhi, didn't immediately respond to requests seeking comment....