Did domestic pressure make US secretary of state visit an Indian port town?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited an oil refinery in Jamnagar, India, rather than the capital, Delhi. Analysts suggest this visit is driven by the Trump administration's need to secure energy supplies and stabilize fuel prices ahead of US midterm elections.
Why it matters
The visit highlights the intersection of domestic US economic pressures and international energy diplomacy, particularly regarding India's refining capacity.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nikita Yadav & Rachita Prasad BBC News Reuters US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in India this week The western Indian port town of Jamnagar is not a usual stop for foreign leaders, yet it featured prominently in US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent visit.
So, why did Rubio visit the town? And, more importantly, why did he skip the Indian capital, Delhi?
The answer to both questions may have less to do with India and more to do with Donald Trump administration's domestic compulsions – or, more precisely, its domestic oil needs.
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