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2026-09-01 UTC
 
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Trump Says Exxon 'Going In' to Venezuela as US Pushes Oil Deals

The announcement comes as a separate report argues Venezuelan crude could help refill US strategic reserves.

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Executive takeaway

President Trump said Exxon Mobil is entering Venezuela as Washington pushes new oil deals with the country.

President Trump said Exxon Mobil is 'going in' to Venezuela, as the US pushes new oil deals with the South American producer. The comment came the same day WTI crude traded above $90 a barrel following US military strikes, tying Venezuelan supply directly to the current price debate. A separate piece circulating the same day argued Venezuelan crude could help refill America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve, underscoring why the administration may be motivated to open new supply lines even as it pursues military action elsewhere in the oil market. What is unresolved is the scale and timeline of any Exxon re-entry. Exxon exited most Venezuelan operations years ago after asset seizures, and no contract terms, volumes or dates have been disclosed.
What would change this view

If Exxon does not announce a specific Venezuela agreement or investment within the coming weeks, the 'going in' claim would look more like political signaling than a real deal.

Wire sources cited

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