US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Visits Reliance Industries' Giant Refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Reliance Industries'giant refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on 21 October 2026, was a symbolic moment in India's emerging energy diplomacy. It was not just an attempt to improve the Trump administration's domestic political image, but also a demonstration of India's ability to position itself in the global energy market. Rubio flew directly to Jamnagar after meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai, where he was received by Mukesh Ambani and his family. He visited the world's largest refinery, which has a capacity to process 1.4 million barrels of crude oil per day. He also visited Vantara and the Green Energy Complex. The timing of this visit is significant. Global diesel and fuel prices have soared due to the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Midterm elections are due in the United States in November and Trump's approval rating was reported to be at a low level. High fuel prices and inflation have become major US concerns. Rubio has said that he is "trying to make India a superpower."