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West Texas Intermediate

Tracked across 261 events · 27072 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 24, 2026

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Attention
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6 -20
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude futures fell on de-escalation hopes but were still set for weekly gains due to earlier Middle East tensions.
Jun 05, 2026 · 7 articles
8 70
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate futures bounced significantly, reflecting the market's reaction to the Gulf tensions and potential oil supply disruptions.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
8 80
International
Impact: 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.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices rose due to concerns over restricted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating market volatility.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
8 60
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate futures climbed due to supply anxieties, with prices potentially reaching well above pre-war levels.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
6 70
International
Impact: Benchmark U.S. crude prices surged due to increased geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, reflecting higher demand or supply concerns.
Jun 07, 2026 · 12 articles
8 -40
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate futures are highly sensitive to the conflict, experiencing price declines and volatility due to hopes of de-escalation and concerns over oil supply disruptions. Its price movements mirror the broader oil market's reaction to the event.
May 29, 2026 · 22 articles
4 -20
Business
Impact: Key benchmark; support at USD 76, resistance at USD 87-93.5, range USD 73-88.
Aug 03, 2026 · 6 articles
6 -10
International
Oil prices fell more than $1 on Thursday as forecasters lowered global oil demand projections for 2026 due to disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Brent crude dropped 1.5% to $87.69 per barrel, while…
Impact: WTI crude fell 0.66% to $82.72, pressured by a surprise build in US crude inventories and lower demand outlook, though supply concerns from the Middle East limit downside.
Aug 12, 2026 · 14 articles
8 -30
International
U.S. President Donald Trump paused a fresh attack on Iran, seeking a quick deal to halt Tehran's nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices tumbled more than $4 a barrel on Monday…
Impact: WTI crude futures also dropped sharply, reflecting the same geopolitical dynamics as Brent. The price is sensitive to U.S.-Iran tensions and Hormuz disruptions.
Aug 02, 2026 · 34 articles
8 70
International
The Iran war, which began on February 28, 2026, has caused severe disruptions to global refining and fuel supply chains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle Eastern refineries have removed…
Impact: WTI crude has also risen to multi-week highs, reflecting the same supply concerns and impacting energy markets.
Mar 08, 2026 · 27 articles
6 -20
International
Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits ahead of an expected US announcement of new sanctions on Iran. Brent crude futures dropped 1.29% to $93.17, while West Texas…
Impact: WTI crude fell 1.38% to $85.86, mirroring Brent's decline amid profit-taking and geopolitical tensions.
Aug 23, 2026 · 14 articles
8 75
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate prices slid by more than 15% after the ceasefire agreement, dropping below $100 a barrel, indicating a decrease in market tension.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
8 70
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate futures rose sharply as hopes for a peace deal in the US-Israeli war on Iran dimmed and regional tensions increased following the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates' nuclear facility.
May 16, 2026 · 262 articles
8 70
International
Oil prices climbed for a fourth straight day on Wednesday as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington over the status of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump said no talks were…
Impact: WTI crude rose to $85.70, tracking Brent higher on Hormuz uncertainty.
Aug 17, 2026 · 33 articles
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International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate crude futures slid more than 4.6% in early trading on Monday due to the peace deal between the United States and Iran and the anticipated reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 12, 2026 · 316 articles
4 30
Domestic
Impact: U.S. crude prices, referring to West Texas Intermediate, fell, contributing to the easing of market pressure.
Jun 24, 2026 · 7 articles
4 50
Business
Impact: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices remaining below $60 per barrel is a significant factor contributing to lower gasoline prices.
Dec 23, 2025 · 6 articles
8 20
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose significantly after the blockade announcement, reflecting similar market reactions to potential supply disruptions.
Dec 16, 2025 · 33 articles
8 70
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate crude prices sank significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
6 50
Business
Impact: West Texas Intermediate crude fell roughly 3 percent to $85 per barrel, contributing to the overall positive market sentiment for equity indices.
Jun 12, 2026 · 52 articles
8 70
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude oil prices have surged due to the intensifying Middle East conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting tightening global energy supplies.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
4 10
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate crude prices fluctuated significantly based on geopolitical developments.
May 26, 2026 · 6 articles
4 40
Business
Impact: West Texas Intermediate crude oil will have a new 10-Barrel contract available for 24/7 trading, providing more precise hedging and expanded market access for traders.
Jun 11, 2026 · 8 articles
10 65
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have climbed as a result of the escalating conflict and supply concerns, reflecting the broader impact on global oil markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
8 50
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have also climbed to a one-week high, reflecting the market's response to the reduced global oil supply caused by the conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Jun 02, 2026 · 6 articles
8 70
International
Impact: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose significantly, mirroring Brent Crude, as the escalating Middle East tensions fueled fears of supply disruptions.
May 31, 2026 · 25 articles
4 20
International
Impact: Benchmark U.S. crude (WTI) was 2.8% higher at $89.76 a barrel, influenced by the same geopolitical factors affecting Brent crude.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
8 60
International
Impact: WTI crude prices rose to $80.40, a one-month high, reflecting the same supply concerns.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
7 65
International
Impact: Rose 3.28% to $87.11, tracking Brent's surge on supply disruption fears.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
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Japan — Bank of Japan West Texas Intermediate
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United States — Federal Reserve West Texas Intermediate
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