U.S. Department of Energy: Has cooperated with commodity traders and major banks to facilitate the sale of Venezuelan crude oil and petroleum products.

Odaily reported that the U.S. Department of Energy has cooperated with leading global commodity traders and major banks to carry out related business and provide financial support, in order to facilitate the sale of Venezuelan crude oil and petroleum products. All proceeds from the sale of Venezuelan crude oil and petroleum products will first be settled into accounts controlled by the United States at globally renowned banks.