An activist, wearing a cutout mask depicting US President Donald Trump, holds a toy gun and a container with the words, 'My Oil' during an anti-Trump rally to condemn the US conducting a military act on Venezuela to capture its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in central Seoul, South Korea. Reuters
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Firstpost07-01-2026, 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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