Venezuela’s oil production reached 878,000 barrels per day in April, hitting its highest level since May of the previous year. This increase of 4,000 barrels from March shows a steady rise despite ongoing challenges. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reported that Venezuelan crude oil prices reached $74.91 per barrel in April. This […]
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