Venezuela oil exports to the US hit 786,000 bpd in July 2026, but it's not the top supplier. Key facts on sanctions, Chevron, and what's next.
Venezuela · Energy
Key Facts
—Venezuela shipped 786,000 barrels per day to the US in July 2026, the highest since early 2019.
—Venezuela was the second-largest US crude supplier after Canada earlier in 2026, per Kpler/EIA data.
—Chevron operates through joint ventures with PDVSA, producing about 250,000–280,000 bpd.
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