CNBC | US weighs financial sanctions to hit Venezuela's oil revenue, sources say CNBC The United States is considering financial sanctions on Venezuela that would halt dollar payments for the country's oil, according to a senior White House official and an adviser with direct knowledge of the discussions. The move could severely ... Venezuela's Perfect Storm for Oil May Be About to Break Lawmakers divided over a ban on Venezuelan oil amid fears of a Russian takeover State controlled oil is at center of political conflict, Venezuelan diplomat says |