<div id="readability-page-1"><div> <p>Shares of energy companies rose as tensions mounted between the U.S. and Venezuela.</p> <p>   The U.S. intercepted two more oil tankers, part of Venezuela's &#34;ghost fleet&#34; transporting sanctioned oil, in recent days. The efforts to take Venezuelan oil off the global markets would reduce, but not eliminate, concerns about oversupply, analysts said. </p> <p>   U.K. oil-and-natural gas producer Harbour Energy agreed to buy LLOG Exploration for $3.2 billion, expanding into the U.S. as part of a strategy to bulk up its operations through dealmaking. </p> <pre></pre> <p>   Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com </p> <p>   (END) Dow Jones Newswires</p> <p>   December 22, 2025 17:39 ET (22:39 GMT)</p><p>Copyright (c) 2025 Dow Jones &amp; Company, Inc.</p></div></div>

<p>Energy shares rose as U.S.-Venezuela tensions escalated, with the U.S. intercepting Venezuelan oil tankers. Analysts suggest this may reduce oversupply concerns. Harbour Energy acquired LLOG Exploration for $3.2 billion, expanding its U.S. operations. (Dow Jones Newswires, Dec 22, 2025)</p>

Energy Up as U.S., Venezuela Tensions Mount — Energy Roundup