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Axios: Trump's Gamble on Venezuelan Oil

Published January 5, 2026, 17:15
Axios: Trump's Gamble on Venezuelan Oil

President Trump's vision for American oil companies to rebuild Venezuela's broken oil sector represents a significant challenge, as it requires substantial investment in a country with political instability. The Trump administration views Venezuela's oil reserves as a key factor in overturning Nicolas Maduro, but companies' willingness to invest is uncertain. Analysts point out that increasing oil production in Venezuela depends on political stability and guarantees from the US government. Companies are hesitant due to the high risk and low oil prices. Chevron remains the only major American company still operating in Venezuela, while others such as Exxon and ConocoPhillips have withdrawn. The success of Trump's effort will depend on the US's ability to create favorable conditions for investments of billions of dollars. Axios reports that Trump has repeatedly asked oil companies to take risks for large gains, as in the case of the Arctic and the Gulf of Mexico, with mixed success.