The US is actively working to boost energy exports to India as the country faces an energy crisis due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, noted that India is increasingly receptive to diversifying its energy sources by purchasing more American energy. Following the conflict's escalation in late February, Brent crude prices have surged over 50%, prompting India to seek alternative energy supplies. Predictive data indicates that India is set to import record volumes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US in May, highlighting the growing importance of US energy to India's energy security. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming four-day visit aims to strengthen trade and defense cooperation, with discussions on technology-sharing among Quad nations. The US has also relaxed sanctions to allow India to purchase Russian oil to mitigate supply disruptions. Additionally, Gor mentioned significant investments from Indian companies in the US, primarily in the pharmaceutical sector, totaling $20.5 billion.