Sanctioned Ships Still Loading Venezuelan Oil Despite U.S. Blockade
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Sanctioned tankers continue to load Venezuelan oil despite US blockade, with loadings occurring at a typical pace, according to Kpler's data.
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Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 64% confidence.
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At least half a dozen sanctioned tankers have loaded oil from Venezuela since December 11, when the U.S. escalated the pressure on Venezuelan oil exports, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, quoting data from Kpler. Loadings of oil from Venezuelan ports appear to have been happening in recent weeks at a more or less typical pace despite the U.S. crackdown on vessels involved in illicit oil trade, according to Kpler’s data. Earlier this month, the Trump Administration intensified pressure on Venezuela’s Nicolas…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on December 23, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.