Trump's Venezuela Move Rattles Oil Market; Experts Forecast Price Trajectory

• US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, facing drug trafficking charges, with Trump stating US will manage Venezuela's oil.
• Oil prices fluctuated, Brent and WTI fell, as fears of oversupply and weak demand project a significant 2025 decline.
• Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves, but outdated infrastructure and US sanctions limit its current production.
• Experts M.K. Surana and Kaynat Chainwala believe Maduro's capture will have limited immediate impact on global supply due to low production and OPEC+ policy.
• Long-term, a US-led rebuild of Venezuela's oil industry could bring significant barrels back, potentially stabilizing prices between $50-62 by 2026.

Why It Matters: US actions in Venezuela cause oil market jitters, but experts foresee limited immediate supply impact and stable prices long-term.