🚨 Global Oil Shock | Venezuela–China Tensions

A Chinese-owned tanker carrying 1.8M barrels of Venezuela’s premium Merey 16 crude was seized near Venezuela by the U.S., signaling a geopolitical supply shock.

Key Takeaways:

• Merey 16: high-value, heavy crude critical for complex refineries

• U.S. enforcement tightening; China–Venezuela energy ties in focus

• Every seized barrel tightens global supply, adding volatility and geopolitical premium

Market Implications:

• Bullish pressure on crude

• Increased volatility for energy-linked assets

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