Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump announced a new oil agreement with Venezuela that would give the U.S. access to 17 oil fields containing 65 billion barrels of crude, according to Venezuela’s government. Venezuela holds over 300 billion barrels of oil reserves, the largest in the world. Despite this, the country produces only 1% of global oil due to political instability and poor infrastructure. The deal could help Gulf Coast refineries and diversify U.S. oil imports. It also may help replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The agreement comes as gas prices remain high and tensions with Iran disrupt oil shipments.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump announces an oil deal with Venezuela.
Venezuela has huge reserves but produces little oil.
The deal could help Gulf Coast refineries.
It’s a long-term bet on energy security and lower costs.
Author: Evan Null
