Oil Prices Rise Amid Concerns Over Venezuelan Supply
December 12, 2025364 VuesTemps de lecture: 1 minutes
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Oil prices rose on Friday, driven by concerns about possible disruptions in Venezuelan supplies, despite being set for a weekly decline.
As of 07:18 GMT, Brent crude futures climbed 0.52% to $61.60 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures increased by 0.59% to $57.94 per barrel.
Recent Price Fluctuations
This uptick follows a drop of approximately 1.5% for both benchmarks during Thursday's trading, reflecting the volatility in oil markets amid recent geopolitical developments.
Impact of the Venezuelan Crisis
Insider sources have indicated that the United States is preparing to intercept more vessels carrying Venezuelan oil, following the seizure of a tanker earlier this week, as part of its pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
This operation has raised concerns about potential disruptions in Venezuelan oil supplies, temporarily supporting prices despite ongoing downward pressures in the global market.
As of 07:18 GMT, Brent crude futures climbed 0.52% to $61.60 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures increased by 0.59% to $57.94 per barrel.
Recent Price Fluctuations
This uptick follows a drop of approximately 1.5% for both benchmarks during Thursday's trading, reflecting the volatility in oil markets amid recent geopolitical developments.
Impact of the Venezuelan Crisis
Insider sources have indicated that the United States is preparing to intercept more vessels carrying Venezuelan oil, following the seizure of a tanker earlier this week, as part of its pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
This operation has raised concerns about potential disruptions in Venezuelan oil supplies, temporarily supporting prices despite ongoing downward pressures in the global market.
