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Oil prices climbed after two days of losses as investors weighed Venezuela crude flows and progress on U.S. Russia sanctions.

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US oil companies gain after Trump signals access to Venezuela’s reserves

U.S. oil and refining stocks surged after Trump said American firms could access Venezuela’s vast oil reserves amid political upheaval.

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