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The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know

The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.

The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know
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The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.

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Originally published at NPR World

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