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Venezuela Removes PDVSA Rule, Oil Exports Jump 69%

8/3/2026

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  • Acting President Delcy Rodríguez removed the PDVSA majority-stake rule.
  • Exports rose to 28 million barrels last month, up almost 69 % year-over-year, with over half headed to the United States.
  • President Donald Trump said his administration has collected over $13 billion from Venezuelan oil sales since Maduro’s capture, held in custodial accounts for eventual return.
  • Homayoun Falakshahi said upgrading Venezuela’s oil infrastructure will require $50-$100 billion over the next five to ten years.