Typos

Bloomberg: US Plans to Take Control of Venezuelan Oil

Published January 8, 2026, 18:15
Bloomberg: US Plans to Take Control of Venezuelan Oil

The Trump administration has announced plans to take control of up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil following the removal of Maduro from power. This move is expected to cause significant changes in global energy markets, as Venezuela possesses the world’s largest oil reserves but its production has plummeted due to underinvestment and sanctions. Oil traders and US refineries are rushing to secure access to Venezuelan crude, and the prospect has already led to a drop in Canadian crude prices. Citgo Petroleum Corp. and Trafigura Group are considering resuming oil purchases from Venezuela.