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U.S. reveals it receives more than 500,000 barrels of Venezuelan oil per day

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit revealed that the United States currently receives more than 500,000 barrels of oil per day from Venezuela, representing nearly 50% of the South American country’s total production. “In recent months, we have seen more than 500,000 barrels, roughly half of Venezuelan production, exported to the […]

U.S. refineries boost Venezuelan crude purchases to highest level in nearly a decade

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — U.S. refineries are increasing their purchases of Venezuelan crude oil, putting imports on track to reach their highest level in nearly a decade, according to a report by Bloomberg. Refineries along the U.S. Gulf Coast have stepped up acquisitions to secure heavy crude supplies as wildfires in Canada threaten logistics and […]