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The US has increased pressure on Venezuela by seizing a sanctioned tanker, potentially disrupting PDVSA's logistics and raising the risk premium. Chevron is in talks with the Trump administration to continue operations in compliance with sanctions. This development may impact oil prices and global trade.
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Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict This week, Washington has again increased the pressure on Venezuela with the first seizure of a sanctioned tanker off the Venezuelan coast, and preparations for more, in a bid to further disrupt PDVSA’s logistics by scaring the insurers. The effect reverberates by raising the risk premium. At the same time, Chevron is in active discussions with the Trump administration on how it can continue operations in Venezuela in compliance with sanctions, with the Chevron CEO emphasizing the supergiant’s “long…
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