This episode of Marketplace examines Chevron's plan to invest $7 billion in Venezuelan oil production over the next five years, aiming to double output, and why other major oil companies aren't following. It also discusses whether zero job growth can be a sign of a healthy labor market, the influence of diesel prices on rail freight demand, and the trend of more companies shifting from trucks to trains for shipping. Additional segments cover how high childcare costs forced a mother of twins out of the workforce, the increasing use of buy‑now‑pay‑later loans for everyday essentials, and the potential energy savings from replacing leaky house windows.
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Chevron's $7 billion Venezuelan bet
Chevron plans to pour $7 billion into its Venezuelan operations over five years, aiming to more than double production, while other oil majors hold back.