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CNBC TV1807-01-2026, 06:40

Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal Sinks Crude Prices Over 2%

  • West Texas Crude fell over 2% and Brent settled below $61 after President Trump announced a new oil supply deal with Venezuela.
  • Trump stated Venezuela's Interim Authorities will send 30-50 million barrels of "sanctioned oil" to the United States.
  • The oil will be sold at market rate, with proceeds controlled by Trump to benefit both Venezuelan and US people.
  • This volume represents 30-50 days of Venezuela's pre-blockade oil production, valued at up to $2.8 billion.
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright is tasked with executing the plan to bring the oil to US unloading docks.

Why It Matters: Trump's Venezuela oil deal sends crude prices tumbling, reshaping global energy supply.

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