What happened
US President Donald Trump said he will use Venezuelan oil to refill the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
According to the report, the process of replenishing the reserve to its full level will begin shortly.
Why it matters
The move would mark a notable shift in US energy policy, tying strategic stockpile management to Venezuelan supply.
Filling the reserve to full capacity could have implications for global oil markets and US relations with Venezuela, though details remain limited.
Key facts
Trump announced that Venezuelan oil would be used to fill the US national strategic reserve.
The replenishment to the full reserve level is expected to start soon.
The report comes from 东方财富网, published on August 30, 2026.
What to watch next
Whether the declared timeline for starting the replenishment process materializes.
How the use of Venezuelan oil for the strategic reserve is received in the US and internationally.