# The current average price for gasoline in the US is $4.17 per gallon.

*business · news · 2026-04-29 · OilPrice*

## Key points

- Chevron has resumed Venezuelan crude imports, currently bringing in 250,000 barrels per day to the US.
- A Chevron executive confirmed US gas prices would be higher without Venezuelan crude imports.
- Chevron plans to increase Venezuelan oil production by about 50% within the next few years.
- Venezuela exported 1 million barrels per day in March for the first time since September.

**Companies:** Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell
**Countries:** United States, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iran

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