#Oil Market

Venezuela advances the Venezuela Hydrocarbons Law reform 2026, breaking state oil monopolies to allow private management and direct marketing amid a $500bn US energy pact.

Explore how the 2026 Iran domestic unrest is forcing China to rethink its Middle East strategy and energy security model. Analysis of the Beijing-Tehran axis.

US forces seized the sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker, the Veronica, on Jan 15, 2026. Explore the impacts of the US seizure of Venezuela oil tanker under Trump's quarantine.

Exxon Mobil is defying President Trump's rebuke to proceed with its Venezuela visit, prioritizing oil asset recovery in a high-stakes geopolitical move.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicates that more Venezuela sanctions could be lifted by mid-January 2026, potentially boosting global oil supply.

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says Chevron sees a pathway to grow its Venezuela oil production by 50%. Explore the implications for global energy security.

The US Department of Energy announced that Venezuelan oil sale proceeds must be held in US-controlled accounts to ensure financial oversight and market stability.

Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as Venezuela's president on Jan 5, 2026, following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro. Trump warns of strict control over the oil-rich nation.

Trump vows to control Venezuela’s 303 billion barrels of oil, but crumbling infrastructure and a $110 billion investment requirement pose massive challenges.

Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro on Jan 3, 2026, President Trump announced the U.S. would 'run' Venezuela. We analyze the implications for global oil and geopolitics.

On Jan 3, 2026, Trump announced direct control of Venezuela after capturing Nicolas Maduro. Read about the military operation and the pledge to maintain oil flow to China.

President Trump's surprise military strike in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, resulted in the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Explore the Trump Venezuela intervention 2026 and its impact on oil and foreign policy.