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US Might Keep or Might Sell Oil Seized Near Venezuela, Trump Says

Business & Policy
December 22, 2025

PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 22 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would maybe keep and maybe sell the oil it had seized off the coast of Venezuela in recent weeks, adding the United States would also keep the seized ships.

“Maybe we will sell it, maybe we will keep it,” Trump said, adding it might also be used to replenish the United States’ strategic reserves.

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Reporting by Jarrett Renshaw and Steve Holland, Editing by Chris Reese