Venezuela Sends $2.8 Billion Oil Surge to U.S. After Maduro Capture

President Donald Trump announced a major shift in oil trade today. Venezuela will send between 30 and 50 million barrels of crude oil to the United States. The shipment is worth an estimated $2.8 billion. This move follows the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces. The oil will be heavy crude, a type of oil often used to produce diesel and gasoline. The sudden surge in shipments marks a dramatic change. For years, U.S. sanctions had severely restricted oil imports from Venezuela. The new deal suggests a rapid rebuilding of energy ties between the two nations. The additional crude is expected to arrive at U.S. ports in the coming weeks. It will enter the American energy market, which could influence domestic fuel production and prices.