Oil Giants Doubt Venezuela's Black Gold

Major oil companies meeting in Houston are expressing concerns and ambitions regarding Venezuelan oil reserves, despite calls to invest from the Venezuelan opposition. Rising crude oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict are not enough to overcome the companies' hesitation due to continued uncertainty surrounding the Venezuelan situation. This highlights the geopolitical risks and investment challenges associated with developing Venezuelan oil resources.

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