Venezuela Oil Exports Hit Seven-Year High

Venezuela’s oil exports rose to 1. 23 million barrels per day (bpd) in April, the highest level since 2018, as shipments to the United States, India, and Europe accelerated.

Exports climbed 14% from March levels, according to shipping data and PDVSA documents, with 66 cargoes leaving Venezuelan ports during the month. That compares with 61 vessels in March carrying about 1. 08 million bpd.