United States claims to secure over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, a move touted by President Donald Trump as a historic boost for American energy supply and a path to lower gas prices.
Trump’s announcement came on social media, where he highlighted the potential to more than double U.S. oil reserves by tapping into the world’s largest proven fields. The deal follows the U.S. arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and is framed as a decisive step toward energy independence.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the agreement as a major win for both countries. The details of the arrangement remain undisclosed, but the claim signals a notable pivot in U.S. energy policy.
