Amid sanctions on Russian and Venezuelan oil, U.S. suppliers are making significant inroads into markets once led by OPEC+. Western sanctions against Russia in 2022 propelled U.S. oil exports to record highs, with five new monthly records established. As restrictions on Venezuela loom, U.S. oil is increasingly replacing sanctioned supplies, particularly in India, a key […]
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