Trump: Venezuela to Transfer 30-50 Million Barrels of Oil to US

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Firstpost•07-01-2026, 08:08
Trump: Venezuela to Transfer 30-50 Million Barrels of Oil to US
- •Donald Trump announced Venezuela will transfer 30-50 million barrels of "sanctioned oil" to the United States.
- •The US will sell the crude at market value, with proceeds intended to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States.
- •Energy Secretary Chris Wright has been ordered to execute the plan, with oil to be transported by storage ships to US unloading docks.
- •A senior official confirmed the oil is already produced, barreled, and mostly on ships heading to U.S. Gulf Coast facilities.
- •While significant, the influx is expected to have only a modest effect on US gasoline prices, potentially generating $1.65-$2.75 billion in revenue.
Why It Matters: Trump announced a major Venezuelan oil transfer to the US, with proceeds for both nations, but limited market impact.
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