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U.S. Sells Venezuelan Oil to Global Markets, Proceeds to Benefit Both Nations

This event highlights the economic and political dynamics between the U.S.
Key Metrics

10.89

Heat Index
  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2026-01-07
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (2)
BALTIC DIRTY TANKER INDEX
Emerging-Market Sovereign Bond Sector – Venezuela
Negative Impacts (8)
WTI Crude Oil
Brent Crude Oil
Maya Crude (Mexico)
Western Canadian Select (WCS)
OPEC Basket Price
U.S. Gulf Coast Refiners (e.g., Valero, Phillips 66, Marathon Petroleum)
Total impacts: 10 | Positive: 2 | Negative: 8
Event Overview

This event highlights the economic and political dynamics between the U.S. and Venezuela, involving the sale of Venezuelan crude oil on the global market. The proceeds are managed by the U.S. and distributed to both countries, reflecting a complex interplay of international trade and diplomacy.

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U.S. Begins Selling Venezuelan Oil to Global Markets
2026-01-08 01:32

The U.S. government has started selling Venezuelan crude oil in the global market. The proceeds from these sales will be deposited into a U.S.-controlled bank account and distributed by the U.S. government to the people of both the U.S. and Venezuela. According to Trump, the interim government of Venezuela will transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States.

Total records: 1
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