Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:25pm on 22 Oct 2026,Thursday India Global
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on October 22, 2026, that India is diversifying its crude oil imports to protect its own energy interests, not because of threats from Washington. During an interview with India Today, Rubio highlighted the risks of relying heavily on a single supplier and acknowledged India’s progress in expanding its energy sources. India’s purchases of Russian crude have strained relations with US President Donald Trump’s administration. Rubio said the United States could help meet India’s energy needs, mentioning Venezuela and other potential suppliers as alternatives to Russian oil. (PC: India Today)
