PDVSA Turns Tankers Into Floating Storage as U.S. Ship Seizures Choke Exports

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With export routes disrupted and vessels under heightened scrutiny, crude cargoes are increasingly being held offshore rather than delivered to buyers.

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The standoff underscores the growing role of maritime enforcement in geopolitical energy disputes—and the high price paid by producers caught in the middle.

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PDVSA Turns Tankers Into Floating Storage as U.S. Ship Seizures Choke Exports

With export routes disrupted and vessels under heightened scrutiny, crude cargoes are increasingly being held offshore rather than delivered to buyers.

The standoff underscores the growing role of maritime enforcement in geopolitical energy disputes—and the high price paid by producers caught in the middle.

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