WorldPingExplosion shutters Venezuela’s second-largest oil refinery
What happened
An explosion has ripped through Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities.
Key facts
- Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:23:03 UTC.
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Sources
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