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US Energy Exports to India Get High-Level Push as Rubio Visits Delhi

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend to discuss energy security. India confronts supply pressures from the war in Iran and related Middle East instability. The Trump administration aims to expand American energy exports to India, according to the US ambassador in New Delhi. India is actively seeking stable long-term supply arrangements as regional instability drives up oil costs. Modi has called on Indian citizens to reduce fuel consumption and limit unnecessary travel amid rising prices. The bilateral discussions will focus on securing reliable energy sources for India's economy, with the US positioning itself as a strategic alternative supplier. Energy security remains a critical concern for New Delhi as it manages demand across its industrial and transportation sectors.

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