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Reliance Industries Loads 2 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Crude

4/6/2026

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On April 6, 2026, Reliance Industries' unit began loading a 2-million-barrel cargo of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) crude.
This follows a new oil-supply deal between Caracas and Washington after the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Only a few buyers can purchase directly from PDVSA, with U.S. oversight on proceeds and terms.
The Bahamas-flagged tanker Helios is transporting the crude to India's Sikka port.

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Story summary

On April 6, 2026, Reliance Industries' unit began loading a 2-million-barrel cargo of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) crude.
This follows a new oil-supply deal between Caracas and Washington after the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Only a few buyers can purchase directly from PDVSA, with U.S. oversight on proceeds and terms.
The Bahamas-flagged tanker Helios is transporting the crude to India's Sikka port.