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Trump Venezuela oil deal leaves US energy firms blindsided

Filed: Sep 05, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Summary: US oil executives say they were blindsided by the Trump administration’s Venezuela deal that grants North American Blue Energy Partners access to fields other companies had been pursuing. Industry figures also question whether the company can develop new production quickly and whether the arrangement can lower gasoline prices before the midterm elections.
WHO: US oil executives; North American Blue Energy Partners; Trump administration
WHAT: Executives and industry figures react to a Trump administration Venezuela oil deal granting access to fields sought by other companies.
WHEN: Sep 04, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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