Venezuelan oil exports have been hit hard after the United States seized a tanker and introduced new sanctions against shipping companies and vessels involved with the South American nation. The ripple effect of these actions has been evident, with exports dropping sharply in recent days.

Data and maritime sources reveal that only tankers chartered by U.S. oil giant Chevron have navigated beyond Venezuelan waters carrying crude. Chevron, under a U.S. government authorization, is operating through joint ventures within Venezuela to ship oil back to the United States.

Currently, tankers with cargos totaling around 11 million barrels of oil and fuel are reportedly anchored in Venezuelan waters, maritime sources said. Many of these tankers are linked to sanctions placed by the U.S. on Iran o

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