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Trump says US has a deal to take huge stake in Venezuela's oil reserves

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By Megan Messerly Verified, Ben Lefebvre Verified, Scott Waldman Verified
| MSN Verified
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Venezuela agreed to give the U.S. majority of control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in the South American country, a deal he said would more than double U.S. oil reserves and eventually lower gas prices. The announcement comes amid widespread frustration over high gas prices as a result of the Iran war, which has also depleted the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve.
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Trump says US has a deal to take huge stake in Venezuela's oil reserves

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By Megan Messerly Verified, Scott Waldman Verified, Ben Lefebvre Verified
| POLITICO Verified
The president said the plan would help replenish U.S. oil reserves and drive down gas prices. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Aug. 28. | Luis M. Alvarez/AP 08/28/2026 07:51 PM EDT President Donald Trump says Venezuela has agreed to give the U.S. majority of control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in the South American country.
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US oil producers set to ink production deals with Venezuela

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By James Bikales Verified, Ben Lefebvre Verified
| POLITICO Verified
A signing ceremony involving several smaller U.S. producers and Petróleos de Venezuela is set for Houston, according to three people familiar with the plans. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, left, shakes hands with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez during a press conference after a meeting at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas on Feb. 11, 2026.
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