3 U.S. Oil Stocks That Could Benefit From President Donald Trump's Actions in Venezuela

The removal of Maduro and potential U.S. involvement could revamp Venezuela's struggling oil sector, making it easier for U.S. oil companies to do business in the country. Venezuela is believed to have around 300 billion barrels of oil reserves.

The Motley Fool • Jan 11, 2026

What the Big Oil executives told Trump about investing in Venezuela

The CEOs ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips told President Donald Trump that Venezuela will need big changes to attract investment. Exxon CEO Darren Woods said Venezuela is "uninvestable" in the country's current state.

CNBC • Jan 10, 2026

Trump pushes 'drill baby drill' agenda to Venezuela, hurts producers at home

U.S. oil producers already reeling from low oil prices are facing renewed pressures, as President Donald Trump pushes them to boost output in Venezuela - a move that would weaken the oil market, cut revenues and hurt industry at home.

Reuters • Jan 9, 2026

Trump to meet with oil executives at White House. What we know about U.S. plans for Venezuela

President Donald Trump and oil executives will meet at 2 p.m. ET in the White House to discuss investment in Venezuela after the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

CNBC • Jan 9, 2026

President Trump meets with oil executives about Venezuela at White House

CNBC's Brian Sullivan reports on President Trump's commentary about Venezuela's oil industry during his meeting with oil executives at the White House.

CNBC Television • Jan 9, 2026

Trump: Oil companies will spend $100 billion in Venezuela with government protection

President Donald Trump met Friday afternoon with more than a dozen oil companies at the White House to discuss plans for investment in Venezuela, less than a week after the U.S. ousted President Nicolas Maduro. Trump said oil companies will spend at least $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela's energy sector.

CNBC Television • Jan 9, 2026

White House oil meeting on Venezuela includes independents, and strong links to Denver

The White House is summoning oil executives to discuss potential investment in Venezuela on Friday, and while a preliminary list of attendees features the big names of American oil - Chevron , Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips - it also includes several smaller independents and private equity-backed players.

Reuters • Jan 9, 2026

Behind the scenes of who is attending Trump's oil executive meeting after Maduro operation

President Donald Trump meets with major oil companies after successful military operation captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores on narcotics charges.

Fox Business • Jan 9, 2026

Trump promises oil companies ‘total safety' in Venezuela as he urges them to invest billions

Country is ‘uninvestable' today, president told, but CEOs signal they are ready to spend with support

The Guardian • Jan 9, 2026

Trump meets with oil execs to talk Venezuela, plus stocks rise following December jobs report

Market Domination anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for January 9, 2026. President Trump met with oil executives at the White House on Friday in an attempt to secure $100 billion in investments into reviving Venezuela's oil industry.

Yahoo Finance • Jan 9, 2026