U.S. preparing to seize more oil tankers off Venezuela coast: Report
CNBC·2025-12-11 18:57
Group 1 - The U.S. is preparing to seize more oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela as part of a broader campaign against Venezuela's oil exports [1][2][3] - A recent seizure involved a tanker that allegedly transported oil from Venezuela to Iran, indicating a targeted approach by the U.S. government [2][3] - The oil market is currently focused on Ukraine peace talks, with no significant indication of a major supply disruption despite the U.S. actions [2] Group 2 - U.S. crude oil prices fell by $1.04, or 1.78%, to $57.42 per barrel, while global benchmark Brent decreased by $1.10, or 1.77%, to $61.11 [2]