US Treasury issues general license authorising certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin oil or petrochemical products

The issuance of a general license allowing for U.S.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 Mar 2026, 19:57 UTCOn the live feed at 19:37 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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activities involving Venezuelan-origin oil indicates a potential easing of sanctions, signaling a shift in U.S. energy policy that could enhance supply dynamics. This may lead to increased market access for Venezuelan oil, impacting prices and sentiment in the energy sector, particularly for WTI crude. Traders should watch for reactions in oil prices and any further regulatory developments that could emerge from this change.

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