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Sun Jan 11, 2026, 02:53 PM Sunday

Trump's Oil Grab Is a Big Problem for the OPEC Cartel

Trump’s Oil Grab Is a Big Problem for the OPEC Cartel

January 11, 2026 at 6:25 am EST By Taegan Goddard 23 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2026/01/11/trumps-oil-grab-is-a-big-problem-for-the-opec-cartel/


“OPEC members struggling to preserve their market share amid a sinking price for oil now have an unexpected new variable to contend with: President Trump’s move to dominate Venezuela’s oil supply and push the market in a direction that would benefit American consumers,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Trump's Oil Grab Is a Big Problem for the OPEC Cartel (Original Post) applegrove Sunday OP
Not enough math. Not enough trust in Trump intentions. Lastly, not enough trust in the WSJ. Tetrachloride Sunday #1
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