"The Bolivarian government of Venezuela has verified and confirmed the published news that the US has authorized US and European oil companies to negotiate and resume operations in Venezuela," she tweeted.

On March 9, it was reported that at gas stations in the United States, the cost of gasoline updated its historical maximum, exceeding $4.25 per gallon (3.785 liters).

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the rise in prices for petroleum products in the United States is the fault of the American authorities, and they are trying to blame it on Russia.