Earlier this week (Jan 6, 2026), US President Donald Trump announced that interim authorities in Venezuela will hand over 30-50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the US. In a post on Truth Social, he said the oil will be sold at market price and the proceeds will be controlled by the US president, with the goal of benefiting both Venezuelan and US people. 🔥💼
What’s "sanctioned oil"? It’s oil that was blocked by international sanctions – basically, restrictions that stop countries or companies from trading certain goods. Think of it as a freeze tag on Venezuela’s oil, now being thawed for this deal. 🌍
Why it matters:
- Big volume: 30-50M barrels is a hefty amount – enough to fuel millions of cars. 🚗
- Market price sale: Instead of a discount, the oil goes at current rates, so revenue could be significant. 💰
- Social impact: Trump says proceeds will help Venezuelan people recover and support US programs. ❤️🤝
Global angle: A move like this could shift oil price trends and spark debates on energy security and ethics. For young consumers, it’s a reminder of how geopolitics touches our daily commute and climate concerns. 🌿
Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds! 🔍✨
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Trump says Venezuela will 'turn over' up to 50m barrels of oil to U.S.
cgtn.com
