# Rubio's India trip focuses on Russian oil

> US Secretary of State visits India's largest oil refinery as trade deal with sanctions waivers nears.
- Title: Rubio's India trip focuses on Russian oil · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: US Secretary of State visits India's largest oil refinery as trade deal with sanctions waivers nears. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's India trip focuses…
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## Rubio starts India trip
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins three-day visit to Mumbai, India.
## Rubio's trade deal focus
Rubio says trade deal with India is 'very close' with sanctions waivers.

> we're very close to doing that
## Jamnagar refinery details
Jamnagar refinery processes 1.4 million barrels of crude oil daily.
## Reliance's Russian oil role
Reliance buys russian urals crude and exports diesel globally.
## Trump's Texas refinery plan
Trump values Reliance's texas refinery project at $300 billion.
## Sanctions pause
Trump paused sanctions on russian oil buyers just days before enforcement.
## Energy strategy concerns
India relies on discounted russian crude despite global energy disruptions.
## Diplomatic analysis
Analyst says Rubio's skip of Delhi is strategic for energy focus.
## US fuel price impact
Trump blames ukrainian attacks on russian oil for high diesel prices.
## Key takeaway

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's India trip focuses on Russian oil amid stalled trade talks and potential sanctions waivers.