Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue
Venezuela relies on the black-market oil trade for a large chunk of its revenue. US enforcement actions may push down the price it can charge, further squeezing the country’s economy.
December 12, 2025
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