š¢ļø U.S. Forces Intercept Oil Tanker Off Venezuelaās Coast
ā¢ U.S. Homeland Security and Coast Guard officials confirmed that a second oil tanker was intercepted in international waters near Venezuela as part of enforcement actions targeting sanctioned oil shipments. ļæ½
ā¢ The vessel, known as Centuries, was reportedly carrying around 1.8 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil that had recently loaded in Venezuela and was heading toward China. ļæ½
ā¢ The U.S. government stated that the tanker was suspected of transporting oil subject to U.S. sanctions; Venezuelaās government denounced the action. ļæ½
ā¢ This comes after a prior US seizure of the tanker Skipper earlier in December under a warrant related to transporting sanctioned oil. ļæ½
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š Geopolitical Context
ā¢ President Trump previously ordered a blockade on sanctioned tankers going into and out of Venezuela as part of broader pressure on the Maduro government. ļæ½
ā¢ Venezuela has sharply criticized these seizures and raised the issue with international bodies.
ā¢ Reduced crude exports from Venezuela have been reported amid these actions, according to Reuters and other sources. ļæ½
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š Market Relevance (Context Only)
Events involving major crude shipments and sanctions enforcement can contribute to shortāterm risk sentiment in energy markets.
ā¢ Major crude grades such as Venezuelaās Merey are among the heavier crudes typically exported to Asia, including China, though global oil markets remain broad and supplied from many sources. ļæ½
ā¢ Geopolitical developments often influence volatility and pricing dynamics in energy and related sectors.
š Note: This post is informational and compliant with community guidelines ā it does not contain financial advice, price predictions, or calls to action.
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