Middle East Eye • May 20, 2026 22:23

US pushes for greater energy exports to India after Iran war

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The Trump administration is seeking to expand energy exports to India as Washington looks to boost US energy sales following the US-Israeli war on Iran and the continuing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said India has shown interest in diversifying its energy sources, opening the door to increased American exports.

“India has been receptive to diversification, and what that means is buying more American energy,” Gor told Bloomberg News in a phone interview. “People have been very receptive to buying from the United States, and we’ve been very happy with that.”

The remarks come ahead of a planned multi-day visit to India by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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