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Why Rubio is visiting Reliance’s oil refinery in India, the world’s largest

Al Jazeera October 20, 2026 9 views

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Reliance Industries’ oil refinery in India, a facility recognized as the largest in the world, to address global energy security concerns.

The trip is central to Washington’s broader diplomatic efforts to punish Russian energy buyers and contain oil prices amid the ongoing war on Iran.

By engaging with one of the globe’s most significant energy processors, the United States aims to reinforce its stance against the purchase of Russian crude oil.

Reliance’s refinery plays a pivotal role in the global energy supply chain, making it a key strategic location for discussions on international energy policy.

Washington’s actions reflect a coordinated approach to managing economic pressures and geopolitical tensions arising from the conflict in the Middle East.

<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>

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