US says it needs to control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely to drive change


FILE PHOTO: U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright attends a Reuters Next event in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 25, 2025.REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

Jan 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. needs to control Venezuela's ‌oil sales and revenue indefinitely to stabilize that country's economy, rebuild its oil sector and ensure it acts in America's interests, top U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

The comments reflect the importance ‌of crude oil to President Donald Trump's strategy in Venezuela after U.S. forces ousted the country's leader, Nicolas Maduro, in a raid on the capital Caracas on Saturday.

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