# US nears deal for long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves, sources say

https://mins.news/en/item/34935

- Reuters, 2026-08-27 22:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-nears-deal-secure-long-term-access-venezuelas-oil-reserves-sources-say-2026-08-27/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a90b4988f085800017b4e19

> Trump administration officials are negotiating an agreement that would give the United States long-term access to part of Venezuela’s crude reserves, according to people familiar with the talks. The United States is overseeing Venezuela’s oil exports.

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