# Chevron is importing approximately 250,000 barrels of Venezuelan crude oil per day into the United States.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · The Gateway Pundit*

## Key points

- Chevron is importing 250,000 barrels of Venezuelan crude oil per day into the U.S.
- Venezuela reopened its oil sector to foreign involvement after Nicolás Maduro's removal and extradition.
- Chevron is currently the only U.S. company allowed to extract and transport Venezuelan crude oil.
- Chevron plans to increase imports to 350,000–400,000 barrels per day in the near future.
- U.S. refineries are specifically configured to process heavier Venezuelan crude, incentivizing these imports.

**Companies:** Chevron
**Countries:** United States, Venezuela

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