Dark ship-to-ship transfers keep Russian oil flowing despite sanctions

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Venezuela Reopened? Trump, Sanctions, and the Heavy Crude Shock

A sudden shift in US policy has put Venezuela back at the center of global oil markets. US and international oil executives are striking different tones on Venezuela after President Donald Trump said the White House will decide which companies are allowed back into the country's ...  Show more

Sanctions, tariffs and shifting trade flows: a look at global oil markets in 2026

Sweeping changes to crude and product flows following sanctions and tariffs, shipping disruptions and questions surrounding China's demand outlook—oil markets have seen it all in 2025. The year was also a mixed bag for oil investments across the globe amid accelerated push toward ...  Show more

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