A $6.7 billion discrepancy has emerged between ExxonMobil’s reported figures and Guyana’s central bank data regarding oil revenue collected through the end of 2025, casting doubt on the accuracy of the country’s fiscal tracking.
The gap, highlighted by analysts, suggests that Guyana may have significantly undercounted or misallocated oil income, raising questions about the transparency of its revenue management.
996 billion in oil revenues during the first six months of 2026, according to official gazette filings.
The revelation comes as Guyana collected approximately $1.996 billion in oil revenues during the first six months of 2026, according to official gazette filings.
This figure underscores the disparity between the country’s reported income and the larger sums indicated by ExxonMobil, the operator of Guyana’s major offshore oil fields.
The inconsistency has sparked concerns among investors and market participants about the reliability of Guyana’s financial reporting and its ability to sustain future production investments.
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