Here's an interesting market dynamic: the U.S. government seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, and within 24 hours, Chevron cut prices on Venezuelan crude. When maximum pressure policy tightens, oil supplies face real friction, yet prices can compress unexpectedly. This reflects how sudden geopolitical moves reshape energy market calculations instantly. Supply constraints don't always translate to higher prices when trading flows shift dramatically. Worth tracking how aggressive energy sanctions interact with actual price discovery in commodity markets.