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Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in history’ giving US majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves
Donald Trump announced that the US has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves in what he calls the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ He says the agreement will double US reserves, lower domestic gas prices, and boost Venezuela’s economy.
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- Why it matters
- If confirmed, the arrangement could affect US domestic oil supply and gas prices, and reshape US-Venezuelan relations after years of tension.
- Most affected
- US consumers — Potential access to cheaper domestic oil if the agreement materializes and production increases.
Venezuelan government and economy — Subject of an agreement claimed to boost the economy, though terms and verification remain unclear. - Likely next
- Whether Venezuela's government confirms the agreement and its terms, and whether independent sources verify the claimed barrel reserves and US control provisions.
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