India Can Get All Oil It Needs from US: Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the United States is ready to supply India with as much oil and energy as it requires, highlighting India as a key strategic and economic partner ahead of his official visit. His remarks come at a time when energy security and global oil supply concerns remain important topics in international relations. Rubio made these comments while speaking to reporters in Miami before departing on a diplomatic tour that includes Sweden and India. He emphasized that U.S.–India relations are strong and cooperative, noting that both countries work “very well” together across multiple areas, especially energy and strategic cooperation. He described his upcoming visit as significant, as it would allow him to engage in high-level discussions with counterparts from the Quad alliance. A major focus of his visit will be the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting scheduled to take place in New Delhi on May 26. The meeting will bring together foreign ministers from India, the United States, Australia, and Japan. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will chair the session. Other expected participants include Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Rubio highlighted that the Quad remains an important platform for cooperation among democratic partners in the Indo-Pacific region. He recalled that his first meeting as Secretary of State was also with Quad members, underlining the group’s continuing importance in U.S. foreign policy priorities. He expressed satisfaction that the latest meeting will be hosted in India and indicated that another Quad gathering is expected later in the year. On energy cooperation, Rubio stressed that the United States aims to export energy in line with global demand, noting record levels of American production and exports. He said the U.S. is prepared to supply energy resources to India based on its needs, particularly in the context of global supply disruptions and price volatility. His comments were also linked to concerns about potential energy market instability, including disruptions such as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. During his four-day India visit from May 23 to 26, Rubio is scheduled to travel across multiple cities, including New Delhi, Kolkata, Agra, and Jaipur. Notably, this will mark the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State to Kolkata in nearly 14 years, the last being Hillary Clinton in 2012. The U.S. Consulate in Kolkata is also one of the oldest American consular establishments globally, adding historical significance to the visit. Overall, Rubio’s statements and upcoming engagements reflect a strengthening of U.S.–India relations, with a strong focus on energy security, regional cooperation through the Quad, and broader diplomatic ties in the Indo-Pacific region.