Here's what to know about how the U.S. operation in Venezuela could impact gas prices

[GavanPeacefan]

Here's what to know about how the U.S. operation in Venezuela could impact gas prices


President Trump claims Venezuela's oil industry will make more money with the U.S. behind it. Venezuela is estimated to have 303 billion barrels of crude oil still in the ground, which is about 20% of the world's reserves. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how it could impact U.S. prices.

Remote : Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:15:00 -0500
Local : 2026-01-05(Monday) 15 : 15 : 00
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Could be an interesting read for many. Feel free to discuss it here.

 

[cnm]

Here's what to know about how the U.S. operation in Venezuela could impact gas prices


President Trump claims Venezuela's oil industry will make more money with the U.S. behind it. Venezuela is estimated to have 303 billion barrels of crude oil still in the ground, which is about 20% of the world's reserves. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how it could impact U.S. prices.

Remote : Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:15:00 -0500
Local : 2026-01-05(Monday) 15 : 15 : 00
Found via NicerApp WebOS homepage

Could be an interesting read for many. Feel free to discuss it here.

Every other analysis I've read says there will be no oil opportunity from Venezuela. Currently oil prices are so low no one is investing in a high infrastructure industry that is being destabilised weekly.

 

[GavanPeacefan]

Every other analysis I've read says there will be no oil opportunity from Venezuela. Currently oil prices are so low no one is investing in a high infrastructure industry that is being destabilised weekly.

so there are also analysis' that do see oil opportunities?

 

[TheInfiniteSadness]

so there are also analysis' that do see oil opportunities?

yes there would be analysists that do see oil opportunities there. Those analyisis' are usually made by people who don't have to put up any money.

 

[cnm]

so there are also analysis' that do see oil opportunities?

Not with any consensus.

 

[GavanPeacefan]

ok, but i remain hopeful
i'm just like that. lol.