Militia groups outside Caracas' control could endanger oil workers, while a drop in crude oil prices makes it harder for companies to recoup investments.

(Update) October 31, 2025, 5:49 PM GMT: Article updated. North America’s two dominant oil companies are carving divergent paths as the global crude market staggers toward what’s widely expected to be a hefty supply glut. Exxon Mobil Corp. is pressing ...