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Large oil tanker anchored near the Venezuelan coast
PoliticsEN
Defying the Tide: Venezuela PDVSA Oil Export Blockade and Storage Strategy

Venezuela's PDVSA is bypassing the US oil export blockade by utilizing floating storage. Recent tanker movements suggest a strategic attempt to maintain production.

U.S. Signals Return to 'Maximum Pressure' Sanctions on Venezuela, Putting Oil Markets on Edge
EconomyEN
U.S. Signals Return to 'Maximum Pressure' Sanctions on Venezuela, Putting Oil Markets on Edge

The U.S. has signaled a return to 'maximum pressure' sanctions on Venezuela at the UN Security Council. The move could tighten global oil supply and lead to higher crude prices.

U.S. Greenlights Negotiations for Sale of Russian Stake in Serbian Energy Giant NIS
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U.S. Greenlights Negotiations for Sale of Russian Stake in Serbian Energy Giant NIS

The U.S. has unusually approved negotiations for the sale of Gazprom Neft's stake in Serbian energy firm NIS, signaling a potential shift in the Balkan energy map.

U.S. Seizures Choke Venezuelan Oil Flow, Rattling Global Energy Markets
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U.S. Seizures Choke Venezuelan Oil Flow, Rattling Global Energy Markets

U.S. seizure and interception of Venezuelan oil tankers have choked the nation's crude exports, causing a spike in global oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the energy market.

Sanctioned Russian LNG Plant Makes First Shipment, Testing U.S. Resolve
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Sanctioned Russian LNG Plant Makes First Shipment, Testing U.S. Resolve

A Chinese-owned tanker, the Kunpeng, has loaded the first LNG cargo from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant, testing the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions and potentially impacting global energy markets.

Iran Oil Exports Hit 7-Year High as China Defies U.S. Sanctions
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Iran Oil Exports Hit 7-Year High as China Defies U.S. Sanctions

Iran's crude oil exports have climbed 5% in 2025 to a 7-year high, driven by massive purchases from China that defy U.S. sanctions. What does this mean for oil prices and geopolitics?

Oil Prices Jump After U.S. Intercepts Venezuelan Tanker, Igniting Supply Fears
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Oil Prices Jump After U.S. Intercepts Venezuelan Tanker, Igniting Supply Fears

Oil prices climbed over 2% after the US seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, fueling fears of supply disruptions and escalating geopolitical tensions. WTI and Brent benchmarks rose.