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August 27, 2026

U.S. Nears Major Deal for Access to Venezuelan Oil Fields

  • The deal could provide the U.S. access to oil fields with 90 billion barrels of proven reserves.
  • Negotiations are taking place at high levels between U.S. and Venezuelan officials.
  • The U.S. has been managing Venezuelan oil sales since a military operation in January.
  • An influx of Venezuelan oil could help alleviate high fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections.

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