Rubio visits Ambani's Jamnagar refinery to discuss U.S. energy supplies

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery on Wednesday to discuss refining Western Hemisphere energy supplies, highlighting the plant's potential to help India diversify its energy sources. Rubio called Reliance's refining capacity "extraordinary" and hinted at increased offtake of Venezuelan crude, noting India's history of refining such oil. The Jamnagar facility processes 1.4 million barrels per day, and Reliance has become the largest buyer of Venezuelan crude outside the U.S. The visit follows President Trump's March announcement of a $300 billion U.S. refinery investment with Reliance, though the deal remains unconfirmed by the company. Rubio's trip coincides with surging U.S. diesel prices ahead of midterm elections, as Indian refineries excel at processing heavy crude suited for diesel production.