Venezuela Becomes Fifth-Largest Oil Supplier to the United States After Maduro's Capture
Venezuela consolidated itself as the fifth-largest crude oil supplier to US refineries during the first week of February 2026, a position it had not held since December of the previous year, reflecting a renewed commercial weight following the reconfiguration of bilateral agreements and regulatory instruments. Although the total volume exported—153,000 barrels daily—represented a decrease of 13% compared to the previous seven days, the figure was enough for the country to surpass traditional competitors and regain prominence among Washington's main energy partners.
