Heavy Oil

‘Cheap’ $60 Oil: The Quiet Part Out Loud on Venezuela’s Orinoco

Venezuelan and American flags fly back to back amid a sunset sky.
President Donald Trump is aiming to bring U.S. oil companies back to Venezuela to reclaim assets previously seized. (Shutterstock)
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By
Sid Misra
January 15, 2026 02:05 PM CST

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