US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India’s Jamnagar this week – home to the world’s largest oil refining complex – signals energy cooperation as the anchor for bilateral ties even as broader policy friction frays relations, according to analysts. On Tuesday, Rubio indicated that India’s largest private company, Reliance Industries, which owns the Jamnagar oil refinery complex, will buy more Venezuelan oil. “India is a refining superpower. They have the capability to refine heavy crude....
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Why US Secretary of State Rubio is skipping New Delhi for an Indian oil refinery
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India's Jamnagar, home to the world's largest oil refining complex. Analysts suggest this visit highlights energy cooperation as a central element of bilateral relations, despite broader policy disagreements.
Biman MukherjiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-21 · 10:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India's Jamnagar, home to the world's largest oil refining complex. Analysts suggest this visit highlights energy cooperation as a central element of bilateral relations, despite broader policy disagreements. During his visit, Rubio indicated that Reliance Industries, the owner of the Jamnagar refinery, will increase its purchases of Venezuelan oil. This move underscores India's significant refining capabilities, particularly with heavy crude. The focus on energy cooperation appears to be a key driver for the US Secretary of State's engagement in India.
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Reliance Industries will buy more Venezuelan oil.
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India is a refining superpower with the capability to refine heavy crude.
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India's largest private company, Reliance Industries, owns the Jamnagar oil refinery complex.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India's Jamnagar signals energy cooperation as the anchor for bilateral ties.
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