The United States is increasing efforts to sell oil and gas to India as the world's third-largest energy market is dealing with supply disruptions from the Middle East. However, India's options are limited due to high freight costs, refinery infrastructure, and longer delivery times. The U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, met with India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, to discuss energy security and opportunities for growth. This comes after Washington ended waivers for Iranian and Russian crude. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten about 50% of India's crude imports, 60% of its liquefied natural gas, and almost all LPG supplies. The rise in energy prices could exacerbate India's current account deficit and undermine macroeconomic stability.