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Venezuela Resumes Oil Shipments to U.S. Post-Sanctions

4/8/2026

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The Minerva Gloria delivers 400,000 barrels of Venezuelan crude to the United States after sanctions were lifted following Nicolás Maduro's capture.
Chevron is the only U.S. company extracting oil in Venezuela and now imports 250,000 barrels daily, with potential to rise to 400,000.
Gasoline prices stay high due to global fluctuations.
U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized oil production, while consumers like David McQueen express frustration over rising costs.

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The Minerva Gloria delivers 400,000 barrels of Venezuelan crude to the United States after sanctions were lifted following Nicolás Maduro's capture.
Chevron is the only U.S. company extracting oil in Venezuela and now imports 250,000 barrels daily, with potential to rise to 400,000.
Gasoline prices stay high due to global fluctuations.
U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized oil production, while consumers like David McQueen express frustration over rising costs.