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US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio To Visit World’s Largest Oil Refinery

President Donald Trump recently paused sanctions on Russian oil supplies to increase availability in global markets.

US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio (Pic via X)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, as American diesel prices climb ahead of November’s midterm elections, according to CNBC.

The Trump administration is seeking ways to improve fuel availability. The International Energy Agency has warned that tight diesel supplies could keep prices elevated into next year. President Donald Trump recently paused sanctions on Russian oil supplies to increase availability in global markets.

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Rubio’s October 17-22 trip will include Uzbekistan and India. The State Department said he plans to meet Indian officials and business leaders to promote investment and economic cooperation. US Ambassador Sergio Gor indicated that the Jamnagar visit reflects Reliance’s investment in a proposed Texas refinery.

Analysts told CNBC that Reliance’s extensive refining capacity and ability to supply diesel make it a potential commercial partner for the United States. Jamnagar can process 1.4 million barrels of crude daily, according to Reliance.

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