China’s Imports of Venezuelan Oil Set to Crumble
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China's imports of Venezuelan oil are expected to significantly decrease in February due to the US blockade, with estimated deliveries at 166,000 barrels per day, a sharp decline from previous levels.
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China is expected to see a plunge in imports of oil from Venezuela in February as the now month-long U.S. blockade has prevented many China-bound cargoes from leaving Venezuelan waters. The deliveries of crude and fuel oil from Venezuela to China in February are estimated at just 166,000 barrels per day, as just 5 million barrels of Venezuelan crude and fuel oil have managed to leave the South American country in recent weeks, analysts and traders tell Reuters. To compare, Venezuela’s exports of combined crude and fuel oil…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on January 14, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.