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Chris Wright: “Oil Production is up 200,000 barrels a day already [in…”

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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright discusses Iran war at CERAWeek in Houston — 3/23/2026

Published | Video Starts at 21:46

Thank you for being here. In polls in Venezuela, well over 75% of the population is thrilled with what America has done. And they finally see a light towards progress. And Oil Production is up 200,000 barrels a day already [in Venezuela]. So what's your interaction with the, with the interim government been like? It's constructive. You know, think of what happened, right? This, this is a government that's flouted all the laws, certainly flouted and denigrated the United States. (21:46–21:51)

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