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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.

IEA: Low Crude Oil Prices to Continue Till 2026

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.

Oil Gains on Venezuela Blockade, Nigeria Strike

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.

US seizes oil tanker for China, triggers major diplomatic row

US forces seized a massive Venezuelan oil tanker bound for China, triggering accusations of piracy and illegal interference from Beijing and Caracas. Analysts warn of a dangerous escalation in global shipping lanes. Read the full story.

US Cracks Down on Global Oil Black Market, Seizes Tankers

The Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuela by seizing sanctioned oil tankers. A new legal strategy aims to cripple the global black market for crude, impacting US adversaries. Read the full analysis.

Venezuela Crisis: Putin's Support, US Internal Rift

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.

Venezuela Oil Tanker Heads to Texas Defying US

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.

US Pursues Sanctioned Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

The US Coast Guard chases a sanctioned 'dark fleet' tanker near Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro's regime. Could this impact global oil prices? Read the full analysis.

Sanctioned Tanker Tests US Naval Blockade of Venezuela

The Barbados-flagged tanker Hyperion, sanctioned for shipping Russian oil, has entered Venezuelan waters, directly challenging President Trump's announced naval blockade. Read the latest on this high-stakes geopolitical standoff.

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