AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-Venezuela Oil Deal: President Trump says the U.S. has secured majority control of 65B barrels of Venezuelan oil, aiming to boost output and lower U.S. gasoline prices, while Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez says the pact will run 25 years, target 1.5 million bpd, and preserve sovereignty. Deal Structure Details: The WSJ/Reuters report the U.S. could take a 35% passive stake in North American Blue Energy Partners via “penny warrants,” plus preferential rights to buy 20% of output at cost—though critics say funding, timelines, and legal mechanics remain unclear. Political Pushback: Democrats argue the deal risks U.S. service members for private profit, while Venezuelan hard-liners and opposition question who really controls the arrangement. Oil Prices & Iran Tensions: Brent slipped under $80 as markets looked ahead to possible Strait of Hormuz reopening, but Iran says the strait remains closed unless U.S. meets commitments—keeping energy volatility front and center. US Fuel Watch: EIA data shows the national regular gas average around $4.09, with August poised for a record month at the pump.
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