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Middle East conflict poses price risk for Brazilian gas, analysts warn
The conflict in the Middle East does not pose immediate risks to Brazil's natural gas supply but could push up fuel prices in the country as distributor contracts tied to Brent crude come under pressure, according to analysts and industry groups.
Middle East war rocks Latin America
The Middle East war is the largest disruption to global oil output ever, and the jitters are rumbling through Latin America.
Frontera proposes selling upstream Colombian assets to Parex, not GeoPark
Frontera Energy’s proposed sale of its Colombian upstream oil and gas assets has shifted course after the company determined that a competing offer from Parex Resources represents a “superior proposal” to the transaction with GeoPark.
Bolivia weighs gas expansion as reserves decline and prepares fuel price review
Bolivia’s government is facing mounting pressure to revive hydrocarbon production as output falls to its lowest level in two decades, prompting authorities to consider new exploration projects.
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Brent crude rose almost 9% in early Asian trading, surpassing $100 a barrel, despite the International Energy Agency (IEA) announcing late on March 11 that all 32 member countries would release up to 400mn barrels of oil.
Illegal fuel refining cost Colombia's Ecopetrol $63mn in 2025 as theft surges
Illegal fuel refining and hydrocarbon theft cost the Ecopetrol group about $63mn in 2025, with more than 730,000 barrels of fuel diverted from official supply chains, according to company statements
Uruguay retains title of Latin America’s most expensive gasoline market
The country remains far ahead of regional peers despite the recent adjustment
Venezuela's Rodríguez reviews energy strategy with PDVSA leadership amid sector reforms
The session brought together Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) president Héctor Obregón, members of the state company’s board and vice ministers from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons
Chevron, Shell near major oil deals in Venezuela after sector reforms
The negotiations could enable both companies to expand operations in key hydrocarbon regions as part of a broader effort backed by US President Donald Trump to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry
Guyana's oil production hits record high in January
Guyana's offshore oil production surged to 915,000 barrels per day in January 2026, a new record volume
Repsol sees Venezuela as growth opportunity despite exclusion from 2026–2028 forecasts
According to Imaz, Repsol aims to raise its oil production in Venezuela by about 50% over the next twelve months and potentially triple it in the years ahead
African Energy Chamber and Venezuela advance energy cooperation after reciprocal high-level visits
A government delegation from Venezuela has visited South Africa to advance collaboration across the hydrocarbon value chain.
Milei says Middle East conflict could boost Argentina’s oil and agricultural exports
Argentine President Javier Milei said tensions linked to the war involving Iran could benefit Argentina by pushing up global commodity prices and improving the country’s export revenues from oil and agricultural products.
Petrobras moves to shield Brazil fuel prices
Petrobras said it can limit the impact of rising oil prices on the Brazilian market while maintaining profitability. The statement comes as global energy markets react to tensions involving Iran and developments in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pemex raises wholesale fuel prices as Mexico weighs subsidies amid Middle East oil shock
Chevron expresses interest in Trinidad and Tobago's oil and gas sector
Chevron has approached Trinidad and Tobago for discussions on energy sector cooperation, presenting an opportunity to the Caribbean country to attract new customers amid Middle Eastern volatility.
Parex to buy Frontera’s Colombia assets for $525mn after GeoPark withdraws
Canadian producer Parex Resources agreed to acquire the Colombian exploration and production portfolio of Frontera Energy for $525mn after GeoPark decided not to increase its competing offer, the companies said
Citgo posts $452mn profit in 2025 on record US refining performance
Citgo Petroleum Corp. reported a net profit of $452mn in 2025, supported by record refining operations that helped the PDVSA subsidiary navigate a competitive global energy market
Brazil diesel rift hits farm supply
Petrobras is declining requests from fuel distributors for additional diesel volumes as domestic prices fall far below international levels, according to four people familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters.
Bolivia to reassess fuel prices in June amid global oil volatility
Bolivia will review domestic fuel prices in June as part of its new energy pricing framework, a move that could lead to further increases if international oil markets continue to rise.
Bolivia weighs gas expansion against environmental pressure as reserves decline
Bolivia’s government is facing mounting pressure to revive hydrocarbon production as output falls to its lowest level in two decades.
Ecuador's macro gains fail to reach citizens as tax revenue hits $17.35bn amid IVA payment delays
LATAM BLOG: Iran war fuels Venezuela's oil comeback, but democracy lags behind
Caracas stands to gain from surging crude prices triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington's control over its oil income means the bonanza may consolidate authoritarian rule rather than rebuild a broken state.
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