Oil prices rose more than 1.5% after Trump ordered a total blockade of all sanctioned tankers to and from Venezuela, raising risks of prolonged supply disruptions in the region.
Oil prices rose more than 1.5% on Wednesday after President Trump ordered a total blockade of all sanctioned tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, raising risks of prolonged supply disruptions in the region.
President Donald Trump said he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers going into and leaving Venezuela, ratcheting up pressure on Caracas amid a US military buildup in the region and the threat of land strikes. Bloomberg's Stephen Stapczynski reports.
US President Trump has ordered a blockade on all sanctioned oil tankers going in and out of Venezuela, and designated the government a terrorist organization. Josh Young from Bison Interests warns there could be a 'meaningful impact' on oil supply if Trump's announcement translates to enforced policy, especially as tensions between both countries look on track to escalate.
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Oil rose in Asia's morning session on a likely technical recovery after oil futures fell to almost five-year lows overnight.
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Crude oil reached a slightly new bear trend low of $55.00 Tuesday, dipping below the April long-term trend low at $55.23 and the October $56.41 low.
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Oil prices fell on pressure from progress toward a Russia-Ukraine deal. A potential cease-fire could see U.S. sanctions on Russian oil lifted relatively quickly, although the removal of European sanctions would likely be more gradual, said Rystad Energy.
The oil market is under pressure as OPEC+ members have rapidly ramped up production and the U.S. pressures Ukraine to accept a peace agreement with Russia.
Progress in talks to end the war in Ukraine has has fueled optimism among traders, as a potential deal could lead to the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies.