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CommoditiesMedium•13 February 2026•

1 min read

U.S. Energy Secretary Hints at Potential Venezuelan Oil Output Surge This Year

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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated that Venezuela could see a dramatic increase in its crude oil, natural gas, and electricity production as early as this year. This statement followed discussions with Venezuelan officials, including interim president Delcy Rodriguez, during his recent visit. Venezuela currently produces approximately 1 million barrels of oil daily and grapples with chronic electricity problems. A significant boost in output would introduce additional supply to the global market. Analysts suggest this potential surge could exert downward pressure on crude oil prices, impacting instruments like XBR/USD and XTI/USD. This development highlights evolving dynamics in energy cooperation and global supply chains.