So, what does the situation in Venezuela mean for the energy market. Let's ask top oil analyst Paul Seni, uh, president of Seni Research. Paul, it's good to see you.And how are you thinking about the events uh, in Venezuela, Cuba, as it relates to the oil price. >> Yeah, I think the market perceives it to be potentially bearish, obviously, if you were to change regime and then open up. But, of course, it's it's going to be a knee-jerk reaction.the reality of the barrels coming back to the market will will l ...

Group 1: Oil Price Movements - Oil prices increased by as much as 1.5% following OPEC+ members' reaffirmation of a plan to pause production increases in Q1 of next year, with Brent crude futures later rising 0.98% to $62.99 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude up 0.99% to $59.12 per barrel [1][4]. Group 2: OPEC+ Decisions - OPEC+ initially agreed to pause production increases in early November to mitigate fears of a supply glut in the market [2][5]. - The organization emphasized the importance of a cautious approach and maintaining flexibility to pause or reverse additional voluntary production adjustments [4][5]. Group 3: Market Uncertainties - US President Donald Trump's decision to close Venezuelan airspace has introduced new uncertainties in the oil market, particularly affecting Venezuelan crude oil supply risks [5][6]. - Increasing uncertainty surrounding a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal has shifted market sentiment, reversing previous bearish trends and raising concerns about the influx of sanctioned Russian oil into the market [6].

The logo of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries seen outside its secretariat in Vienna, Austria. (Photo: Danil Shamkin)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOil producers’ group OPEC+ maintained its plan to keep crude output levels unchanged until March 2026 at its latest meeting on Sunday, as market fears over a potential supply glut continue to persist.A potential breakthrough in the Russia-Ukraine War leading to the possible return of sanction-ridden Russian barrels to global supply pool is also see ...