U.S. capture of Maduro boosts oil prices slightly amid ongoing embargo and market stability.

Oil prices increased slightly on Monday, with Brent crude at $60.92 and U.S. West Texas Intermediate traded at $57.43 as markets reacted to the U.S. operation to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The United States. confirmed that it would maintain its oil embargo and seize control of Venezuela's oil sector, but initial reports showed no disruption in production or refining. According to analysts, the global market is oversupplied, so any future export setbacks will have a limited impact on prices. Goldman Sachs maintained its 2026 oil forecasts, while RBC cautioned that a chaotic power shift could cause volatility, whereas orderly sanctions relief could boost output. Venezuela's government affirmed its support for Maduro, OPEC+ maintained output levels, and tensions rose in Iran, where at least 16 people were killed in inflation-related protests.