Venezuela, Iran Actions May Worsen 2026 Oil Glut
Geopolitical shifts in Venezuela and Iran could add to a projected 1.5-2 million barrel per day oil surplus in 2026, pressuring crude prices. Analysts warn scarcity fears are fading.
Geopolitical shifts in Venezuela and Iran could add to a projected 1.5-2 million barrel per day oil surplus in 2026, pressuring crude prices. Analysts warn scarcity fears are fading.
Venezuela's crucial oil exports face paralysis as the US orchestrates a political transition, extracting President Maduro. Global energy markets brace for impact. Read the full analysis.
President Trump announces a dramatic US takeover of Venezuela's oil reserves, with plans to repair infrastructure and sell oil globally, including to China and Russia. Read the full strategic shift.
Nicolas Maduro's son, Nicolas Ernesto Maduro Guerra, faces US charges for conspiracy to import cocaine and weapons possession. The indictment alleges Venezuela's government protects drug trade. Read the full details.
US President Donald Trump announces American oil giants will invest billions to revive Venezuela's oil sector after a military operation captured President Nicolás Maduro. Read the full story.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro captured by US military. Details reveal his paranoia, Cuban guards, and CIA tracking since August. Read the full explosive report.
Despite the dramatic capture of Venezuela's Maduro, analysts predict minimal oil price impact due to a record global supply surplus. Key facilities remain operational. Read the full analysis.
Venezuelan opposition claims Maduro's capture by US Delta Force was a negotiated exit. Trump says he rejected a last-minute deal. Full details inside.
The US has resumed sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector. Discover the reasons behind this move, its impact on global oil prices, and what happens next for the Maduro government.
US sanctions force oil tankers to avoid Venezuela, hitting Maduro's regime. Storage fills, production plunges. Chevron continues under license. Read the latest.
Venezuela detains US citizens as tensions escalate over sanctions and oil. Maduro's 'hostage diplomacy' raises fears of a major crisis. Read the full analysis.
Indian Oil Corp makes landmark Colombian crude purchase as Russia sanctions reshape global oil flows. Discover how India is diversifying its energy sources.
A sanctioned oil tanker, Bella 1, paints a Russian flag to escape U.S. forces. The high-stakes chase intensifies Trump's blockade on Venezuelan oil. Read the full story.
The Trump administration intensifies pressure on Venezuela by sanctioning Chinese and Hong Kong firms and oil tankers. This move signals a warning to Beijing amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions. Read more.
The US Treasury Department imposes new sanctions on Venezuelan oil firms, targeting foreign support for Maduro's government. Read the full analysis of the escalating economic pressure.
The International Energy Agency forecasts a prolonged period of low crude oil prices due to a significant supply surplus and slowing demand growth. Discover the key factors and global implications.
Global crude oil prices are projected to remain subdued through 2026, with a structural oversupply outweighing geopolitical tensions. Analysts cite rising non-OPEC+ production and slowing demand growth. Read the full analysis.
Crude oil heads for its biggest weekly gain since October, driven by US actions against Venezuela's oil shipments and a military strike in Nigeria. WTI holds above $58. Read the full analysis.
Russia accuses the US of 'modern piracy' over Venezuela oil tanker blockade, warning it threatens Latin American peace. Full details on the escalating geopolitical standoff.
China accuses the US of abusing sanctions after Washington seized Venezuela-linked oil tankers. Analysts see a proxy energy battle with global implications. Read the full details.
The White House orders US forces to enforce a Venezuelan oil 'quarantine' for two months, prioritising economic pressure over immediate military strikes against Maduro. Details inside.
The US is expanding its military presence in the Caribbean with special forces and aircraft as tensions with Venezuela over oil escalate. Details inside.
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Donald Trump comments on seized Venezuelan oil, stating he will 'keep or sell it'. President Maduro remains defiant, urging leaders to focus on internal affairs. Full details inside.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro hits back at Donald Trump's threats and naval blockade order. Read the full story of the escalating US-Venezuela tensions.
As the US tightens its Venezuela oil blockade, Russia pledges full support to Maduro. Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene criticises Trump's foreign policy, exposing GOP divisions. Read the full analysis.
US President Trump enforces a total blockade of Venezuela with 11 Navy ships, seizing oil tankers. Analysis draws parallels to the Iraq war playbook. Read the full story.
A Chevron tanker carrying Venezuelan crude departs for Texas as US Coast Guard steps up interceptions. Tensions rise over sanctions and sovereignty. Read the full analysis.
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US officials confirm active pursuit of a third sanctioned oil tanker from Venezuela, part of a naval blockade initiated by President Trump. Details on the escalating maritime enforcement here.