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Venezuela Oil Flows Drop as Iran War Pause Cools Indian Appetite
Monday, August 3, 2026
Venezuelan crude oil exports declined in July as Indian refineries reduced their purchases following a pause in Iran-related military conflict, which allowed previously trapped Middle Eastern oil supplies to reach the market. India's demand for Venezuelan oil decreased as alternative sources became available. The shift in supply dynamics followed the temporary halt in regional hostilities that had restricted Persian Gulf oil flows.
Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-03/venezuela-oil-flows-drop-as-iran-war-pause-cools-indian-appetite
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