Typos

US Plans to Control Venezuelan Oil Supply Trigger Market Response

Published January 8, 2026, 17:22
US Plans to Control Venezuelan Oil Supply Trigger Market Response

The US government has announced plans to take control of up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, prompting immediate action from traders and refineries in the US. Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but its production has plummeted due to underinvestment, sanctions, and economic crisis. This move could revitalize oil flows to the US and significantly impact global energy markets, already leading to a drop in Canadian crude prices. The US strategy is linked to efforts to remove Maduro from power, with the promise that the new government will “deliver” the oil to the US. Companies like Citgo and Trafigura Group are considering returning to the Venezuelan market.