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Venezuela Government says oil production has reached 1.16mln BPD in January

Newsquawk Staff ·

Venezuela Government says oil production has reached 1.16mln BPD in January.

What it means

Venezuela's announcement of oil production hitting 1.16 million barrels per day (BPD) in January is significant as it signals a potential increase in global oil supply. This could impact oil prices, particularly WTI, by adding to prevailing market dynamics around demand and OPEC+ production strategies. If sustained, higher output from Venezuela could exert downward pressure on prices amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply chain considerations.

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