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Venezuela Spot Oil Sales Snarled by Surging Freight Costs

Bloomberg Markets·September 23, 2026·1 min read

Sales of Venezuelan oil for October loading have stalled after a surge in shipping costs disrupted negotiations between the state oil company and buyers. The higher freight rates have made it harder to agree on pricing, delaying spot sales and potentially affecting export volumes.

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