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Chevron Resumes Venezuelan Oil Sales, Boosts Indian Deliveries

2/25/2026

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Chevron Corp. sold its first cargo of Venezuelan Boscan crude to Reliance Industries Ltd. since December 2023, signaling a market return after a six-year hiatus.
Trading houses have chartered very large crude carriers (VLCCs) to boost deliveries to India.
This move is expected to reduce transportation costs and alleviate tanker shortages.
The U.S. Treasury Department authorized expanded sales and destinations for Venezuelan oil.

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Story summary

Chevron Corp. sold its first cargo of Venezuelan Boscan crude to Reliance Industries Ltd. since December 2023, signaling a market return after a six-year hiatus.
Trading houses have chartered very large crude carriers (VLCCs) to boost deliveries to India.
This move is expected to reduce transportation costs and alleviate tanker shortages.
The U.S. Treasury Department authorized expanded sales and destinations for Venezuelan oil.