Oil Prices Rise as the U.S. Escalates Its Tanker Crackdown Off Venezuela
Oil prices rose as the U.S. intensified its crackdown on oil tankers off Venezuela, seizing a second tanker and pursuing a third. West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices increased due to heightened geopolitical risks. The U.S. aims to curb illicit oil flows financing criminal activity, while Venezuela condemns the actions as piracy. The situation may lead to price volatility if Venezuelan exports are disrupted.
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