Core Viewpoint - Oil prices rebounded from near four-year lows following President Trump's announcement to block sanctioned tankers from entering or leaving Venezuela [1][2] Group 1: Oil Price Movements - West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures for January delivery increased by $0.67, a rise of 1.21%, closing at $55.94 per barrel [1][2] - Brent crude oil for January delivery rose by $0.76, a gain of 1.29%, closing at $59.68 per barrel [1][2] - U.S. benchmark crude prices had fallen to their lowest level since early 2021 due to expectations of a potential peace agreement in Ukraine, which could allow Russian oil back into an already well-supplied market [1][2] Group 2: U.S. Actions on Venezuela - Trump's pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has contributed to the rise in oil prices from their lows [1][2] - The U.S. has implemented a "comprehensive and thorough" blockade on sanctioned tankers entering or leaving Venezuela [1][2] - This blockade follows the U.S. seizure of a sanctioned tanker near the Venezuelan coast, marking a significant escalation in the situation [1][2] Group 3: Venezuela's Oil Production - Venezuela, a founding member of OPEC, holds the largest proven oil reserves globally [1][2] - According to Kpler, Venezuela's average daily oil exports this year are approximately 749,000 barrels [1][2]
油价从2021年以来最低水平反弹,此前特朗普下令封锁委内瑞拉油轮
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-17 20:01