Media in the US: The US is the world's largest oil producer, why does it still want Venezuela's oil?
Although the US is the world's largest oil producer, many of its domestic refineries (such as those from Puget Sound to the Gulf Coast of Texas) were designed decades ago and are specialized in processing heavy, sulfur-rich crude oil imported from Canada, Mexico, and Venezuela. Although US shale oil production is large, the type of oil is not suitable for these refineries.
Secretary Rubio stated that the US Gulf Coast refineries are world-leading in processing heavy crude oil. There is a global shortage of heavy crude oil, and if the restrictions are lifted, there would be significant demand and interest from US private companies for Venezuelan crude oil.
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