原油价格再度震荡翻红！

Group 1 - The oil market experienced significant volatility, with WTI crude oil reaching a high of $57.73 and Brent crude oil hitting $61.24 before both prices fell below their opening levels, with WTI dropping to $56.31 and Brent to $59.75, reflecting a decline of over 1.6% [1] - By the end of the trading day, WTI crude oil was up 0.07% at $57.37, while Brent crude oil increased by 0.13% to $60.83 [1] Group 2 - Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, estimated at over 300 billion barrels, accounting for nearly one-fifth of global oil resources, surpassing Saudi Arabia and being approximately 6.7 times that of the U.S. [3] - The United Nations Secretary-General expressed shock over the escalating situation in Venezuela, with an emergency meeting scheduled to discuss U.S. military actions [3] - The potential regime change in Venezuela is viewed as a significant geopolitical factor that could influence oil prices, although concerns about global supply excess remain a long-term pressure on prices [3] - The U.S. has long sought access to Venezuela's heavy crude oil, with plans for major U.S. oil companies to invest billions to repair the country's oil infrastructure [3][4] Group 3 - Venezuela's proven oil reserves are primarily located in the Orinoco Belt, the largest heavy oil reserve globally, which complements the U.S. market that mainly produces light crude oil [4] - Previous sanctions on Venezuela and Russia forced U.S. refineries to use more expensive alternatives, impacting profit margins [4] - If U.S. policies affect Venezuela's oil industry, refiners along the U.S. Gulf Coast could benefit, as Venezuelan heavy crude aligns with the processing capabilities of many local refineries [4]