West Texas Intermediate & Brent Crude
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West Texas Intermediate serves as the primary North American substitute and competing pricing benchmark for Brent Crude in the global oil market.
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures bounced significantly, reflecting the market's reaction to the Gulf tensions and potential oil supply disruptions.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose significantly due to the fragile Gulf truce and Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, indicating inflationary pressures.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures rose significantly, mirroring Brent Crude's gains, as the market reacted to heightened tensions and potential supply disruptions.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures gained over 3% due to fears of renewed U.S.-Iran combat and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting increased geopolitical risk.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: The price for a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) shot up 8.5% to $81.01 per barrel, its highest level since 2024, due to the war with Iran.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude, the international standard, climbed 4.9% to $85.41 per barrel, also near its highest price since 2024, driven by the escalating conflict.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices rose due to concerns over restricted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating market volatility.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures prices rose due to concerns over restricted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating market volatility.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US crude (West Texas Intermediate) gained significantly, rising to nearly $100 a barrel, driven by the supply disruption caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose significantly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing conflict, reaching over $105 a barrel.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: The price of West Texas Intermediate fell due to a fragile ceasefire in the war between the United States and Iran, but remains elevated due to supply disruptions.
Brent Crude: The price of Brent Crude fell due to a fragile ceasefire in the war between the United States and Iran, but remains elevated due to supply disruptions.
May 12, 2026 · 10 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) prices also rose sharply, reflecting the global energy shock from the Iran war.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged significantly due to the supply disruption caused by the Iran war and the halted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices have increased following the United States' decision to blockade Iranian ports, indicating market anxiety over potential supply shortages.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have surged to around $100 per barrel due to the conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, significantly impacting global energy costs and inflation.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices slid by more than 15% after the ceasefire agreement, dropping below $100 a barrel, indicating a decrease in market tension.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices plunged by more than 15% following the ceasefire announcement, falling below $100 a barrel, reflecting reduced geopolitical risk.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed over 3% to $98.51 a barrel as a result of the unresolved conflict and tight global supplies.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures climbed over 3% to $104.47 a barrel due to the ongoing conflict and supply concerns.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures climbed due to supply anxieties, with prices potentially reaching well above pre-war levels.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices rose to $109, a 50% increase since the war began, due to Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and its attacks on regional energy infrastructure, significantly impacting global energy markets.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices sank significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices dropped significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude futures initially rose due to supply disruption fears from the Strait of Hormuz closure, then eased slightly on news of the United States' efforts to reopen it.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude oil futures initially rose due to supply disruption fears from the Strait of Hormuz closure, then eased slightly on news of the United States' efforts to reopen it.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices fell below $100 a barrel after the US paused its ship-guiding plan, indicating a positive market reaction to potential de-escalation.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices tumbled more than five percent following the announcement of the pause in US military operations, reflecting market relief and expectations of de-escalation.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures eased due to expectations of increased supply following the potential peace deal.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures fell due to expectations of increased supply following the potential peace deal.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures also gained, mirroring Brent Crude's reaction to the ongoing peace negotiations and supply concerns.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose after initial sharp losses, reflecting market uncertainty and the potential for a Middle East peace deal to impact oil supply.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices (West Texas Intermediate) plunged more than $13 to $88.88 per barrel on news of potential ceasefire.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices plunged significantly on reports of a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran, reflecting market optimism that an end to the conflict would ease energy supply disruptions.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude rose significantly due to the escalation of attacks in the Middle East Gulf, settling at $106.42.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose significantly due to the escalation of attacks in the Middle East Gulf, settling at $114.44 per barrel.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures gained due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply worries.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose due to the fragile peace talks and supply concerns, with potential for further increases if a deal is not reached.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices jumped sharply due to the ongoing United States blockade and the seizure of an Iranian ship, reflecting the impact on oil supply.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures jumped significantly due to escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and concerns about oil supply shortages, directly reflecting the market's reaction to the geopolitical event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures have also risen, mirroring the impact of the Iran conflict on global oil supply and contributing to overall market volatility.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have more than doubled since the conflict began, reaching over $126 a barrel, due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to global oil supplies.
Apr 30, 2026 · 52 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices surged as investors braced for further disruptions to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, following the rejection of Iran's peace terms.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices jumped significantly due to the impasse in peace negotiations and concerns over shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market anxiety over potential supply disruptions.
May 10, 2026 · 20 articles
Regulatory
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures were also heavily targeted by the suspicious short-selling, with prices falling sharply after key announcements.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures were a primary target for the suspicious short-selling bets, experiencing significant price drops following Donald Trump's announcements.
Apr 22, 2026 · 31 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate oil prices fell significantly due to hopes for an end to the Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, briefly dipping below $100 a barrel.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have been volatile due to the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy markets.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude rose due to concerns over Middle East supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market unease.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose due to concerns over Middle East supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating market sensitivity to the geopolitical tensions.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) prices rose significantly due to skepticism over the ceasefire and concerns about the Strait of Hormuz, indicating market instability.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude oil prices rose significantly due to skepticism over the ceasefire and concerns about the Strait of Hormuz, indicating market instability.
Apr 09, 2026 · 23 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate, a benchmark US oil contract, surged 7.5 percent due to the escalating tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market concerns over oil supply.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude, an international oil benchmark, gained 6.5 percent, indicating the significant impact of the geopolitical instability and the Strait of Hormuz closure on global oil prices.
Apr 19, 2026 · 21 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate's June contract was slightly up, indicating an increase in oil prices amidst the Middle East crisis.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices experienced wild swings, hitting a peak above $126 before easing to $114, and its July contract rose, reflecting market volatility due to the Middle East crisis.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US crude (West Texas Intermediate) slid after an initial jump, but remained well above $100 a barrel due to heightened worries about supply disruption from the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures fell after an initial surge, but remained well above $100 a barrel due to heightened worries about supply disruption from the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 05, 2026 · 11 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices fell after an initial surge, indicating market sensitivity to the escalating tensions in the Middle East and potential supply chain issues.
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged initially due to Middle East tensions but later slipped, reflecting market volatility and concerns over oil supply disruptions.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
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