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The global heavy crude market has entered a period of extreme volatility in Jan. 2026, driven by a dual-front supply surge.

Following the US seizure of Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, the Venezuelan oil sector is undergoing a radical transition toward privatization and strategic alignment with US interests.

The US-led intervention in Venezuela faces a

The military extraction of the Venezuelan leadership on Jan. 3 has fundamentally altered Iran’s strategic calculus and Washington's

In Jan. 2026, the global energy landscape is undergoing a massive transformation as US sanctions and military actions reshape trade routes for the world’s largest importers.

The global energy landscape had undergone a transformation on Jan. 03. 2026, following the US military intervention in Caracas and the apprehension of Nicolas Maduro.

The first week of Jan. 2026 saw crude oil markets gripped by significant geopolitical upheaval as the US military intervention in Venezuela and escalating threats against Iran clashed with a backdrop of a global supply glut.

The global oil market entered Jan. 2026 defined by a persistent supply-demand imbalance that has kept Brent and WTI prices anchored near $60/b.

In response to an 18% decline in crude prices during 2025 and a looming global supply surplus, the coalition, following their virtual meeting on Jan. 4, has opted for a cautious

Following the Jan. 9 White House summit, a stark divide has emerged between the administration’s