Venezuela Oil Too Heavy to be Desired, Analyst Says

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A leading oil analyst downplays the significance of Venezuela's oil reserves, citing the heavy nature of the oil as a major factor, and highlights China's stabilizing influence on oil markets.

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Mukesh Sahdev, Founder CEO & Chief Oil Analyst at energy markets consultancy XAnalysts, says there's been a lot of "hot talk and wrong analysis" on the significance of Venezuela's oil reserves. He says chemistry matters more in analyzing the oil market impact of the nation's political uncertainty. He also explains China's role in stabilizing oil markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 5, 2026.
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