Venezuela's crude oil production has surged to an average 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) in March 2026, up from 924,000 bpd in January and 1.021 million bpd in February, propelled by U.S. sanctions waivers on PDVSA announced March 18 that enabled Chevron-led joint ventures to accelerate output. This ramp-up reflects easing regulatory hurdles amid global supply strains from Middle East tensions, boosting trader consensus on recovery potential while pricing in infrastructure bottlenecks and OPEC+ quota risks. Key catalysts ahead include April OPEC monthly data, EIA short-term outlooks, and potential further U.S. policy under the Trump administration, with historical precedents suggesting 1.2-1.5 million bpd feasible by year-end if investments sustain momentum.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated$34,048 Vol.
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$34,048 Vol.
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85%
1.1m
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1.2m
38%
1.3m
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1.4m
13%
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The resolution source for this market will be the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report, published each month in reference to the previous month at https://www.opec.org/monthly-oil-market-report.html. The relevant figure can be found in “Table 5-7 DoC crude oil production based on secondary sources, tb/d” under the column for the relevant month and the “Venezuela” row.
This market will resolve as soon as Venezuelan crude oil production is reported to be greater than or equal to the listed number. If the listed number has not been reached for any month by the release of the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report for the reference month December 2026 (expected to be released in January 2027), this market will resolve to “No”. If no Opec Monthly Oil Market Report for the reference month December 2026 has been published by February 28, 2027, ET and the listed number has not been reached for any prior month, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market reports crude oil production in thousands of barrels per day. Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving this market.
Market Opened: Jan 6, 2026, 11:09 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...The resolution source for this market will be the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report, published each month in reference to the previous month at https://www.opec.org/monthly-oil-market-report.html. The relevant figure can be found in “Table 5-7 DoC crude oil production based on secondary sources, tb/d” under the column for the relevant month and the “Venezuela” row.
This market will resolve as soon as Venezuelan crude oil production is reported to be greater than or equal to the listed number. If the listed number has not been reached for any month by the release of the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report for the reference month December 2026 (expected to be released in January 2027), this market will resolve to “No”. If no Opec Monthly Oil Market Report for the reference month December 2026 has been published by February 28, 2027, ET and the listed number has not been reached for any prior month, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market reports crude oil production in thousands of barrels per day. Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving this market.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...Venezuela's crude oil production has surged to an average 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) in March 2026, up from 924,000 bpd in January and 1.021 million bpd in February, propelled by U.S. sanctions waivers on PDVSA announced March 18 that enabled Chevron-led joint ventures to accelerate output. This ramp-up reflects easing regulatory hurdles amid global supply strains from Middle East tensions, boosting trader consensus on recovery potential while pricing in infrastructure bottlenecks and OPEC+ quota risks. Key catalysts ahead include April OPEC monthly data, EIA short-term outlooks, and potential further U.S. policy under the Trump administration, with historical precedents suggesting 1.2-1.5 million bpd feasible by year-end if investments sustain momentum.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated
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