Venezuela China Oil Supertankers 2026: The Atlantic U-Turn That Defied Trump’s Words
Two Chinese supertankers bound for Venezuela have made a sudden U-turn despite US President Trump's recent comments. Discover why the Venezuela China oil tankers 2026 route remains blocked.
They're heading back empty-handed. Two Chinese-flagged supertankers have performed a sudden U-turn in the Atlantic, signaling a deepening deadlock in the global energy market. Despite Donald Trump’s recent assurance that China wouldn't be blocked from accessing Venezuelan crude, the reality on the water tells a much different story.
The Venezuela China Oil Supertankers 2026 Standoff
According to shipping data from LSEG reported by Reuters, the Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) Xingye and Thousand Sunny had been anchored in the Atlantic for weeks. They're part of a specialized fleet dedicated to the Venezuela-China route, specifically designed to transport crude that services Caracas's massive debt to Beijing.
Last week, the US announced a $2 billion deal to export 50 million barrels of stored oil. However, the Washington embargo remains strictly in force. The situation is further complicated by the recent political upheaval following the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro, leaving the tankers caught in a geopolitical crossfire.
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