** Australia energy sub-index .AXEJ rises 2.9%, hitting its highest level since May 14
** Energy stocks track stronger oil prices, which rose after the U.S. barred Chevron CVX.N from exporting crude from Venezuela O/R
** Woodside WDS.AX up 3.9%, YTD down 9.2%; Santos STO.AX up 2.3%, YTD down 1.5%
** Sub-index down 7% YTD, including day's moves
(Reporting by Shivangi Lahiri in Bengaluru)
((shivangi.lahiri@thomsonreuters.com))
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