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US refiners struggle with sudden surge of Venezuelan oil imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

According to traders and shipping data, oil refiners in the U.S. Gulf Coast struggle to absorb the rapid increase of Venezuelan crude since last month's $2 billion deal between Caracas & Washington. This has pushed up prices and left some volumes unsold.

Venezuela's oil exports in 2024 will rise 10.5% amid political turmoil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 3, 2025

Venezuelan oil exports increased 10.5% in the last year, despite the political instability of the country and the changes made to the U.S. sanction regime. This was due to partners of the state oil company PDVSA taking more cargoes with licenses issued by Washington.

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