Brent Crude & West Texas Intermediate
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Brent Crude is a global oil benchmark that serves as a substitute for West Texas Intermediate, with its pricing often influencing and being influenced by WTI in the global crude oil market.
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> futures fell due to de-escalation hopes but were still set for weekly gains due to earlier Middle East tensions.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
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.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude has surged to three-week highs above $92 per barrel due to supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure, benefiting oil producers but raising inflation concerns.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude has also risen to multi-week highs, reflecting the same supply concerns and impacting energy markets.
Mar 08, 2026 · 27 articles
International
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.
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.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures prices rose due to concerns over restricted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating market volatility.
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.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged due to increased geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, reflecting higher demand or supply concerns.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures are directly impacted by the geopolitical tensions, with prices fluctuating significantly based on conflict developments and the status of the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has caused volatility and price drops.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude futures slipped 0.47% to $88.56 a barrel, reflecting market focus on weaker demand forecasts and ample US inventories, while geopolitical risks provide some support.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude futures fell over 5% on de-escalation hopes after surging more than 20% last month. The price is highly volatile due to the conflict and supply disruptions.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude fell 1.29% to $93.17 as investors took profits ahead of US sanctions announcement, reflecting market uncertainty over supply disruptions.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude fell 1.38% to $85.86, mirroring Brent's decline amid profit-taking and geopolitical tensions.
Aug 23, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude futures climbed to $91.71, a four-day gain, reflecting heightened supply risk from Hormuz closure.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose to $85.70, tracking Brent higher on Hormuz uncertainty.
Aug 17, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices plunged by more than 15% following the ceasefire announcement, falling below $100 a barrel, reflecting reduced geopolitical risk.
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.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures climbed significantly due to stalled peace efforts in the US-Israeli war on Iran, the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates' nuclear plant, and concerns about escalating conflict in the Middle East.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices continued their downward trend, trading at USD 70.54 per barrel, which supported overall positive market sentiment for equity indices.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Rose above $100 per barrel for the first time since May, driven by Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers and U.S.-Iran tensions.
West Texas Intermediate: Rose 3.28% to $87.11, tracking Brent's surge on supply disruption fears.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude fell back below $100 after surging on Houthi tanker attacks, reflecting easing supply fears.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI declined over 4% following a 6% gain, mirroring Brent's retreat.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Rose to $91.08 a barrel, up 2.7% on Monday, driven by war in Iran and supply worries.
West Texas Intermediate: Added 34 cents to $84.84 a barrel, contributing to inflation and market pressure.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
International
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.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures climbed due to supply anxieties, with prices potentially reaching well above pre-war levels.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have surged significantly due to the disruption of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between the United States>>> and Iran>>>, impacting global energy markets.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures fell 4% in early trading on Monday following the announcement of the peace deal between the United States and Iran, reflecting expectations of increased oil supply.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
Domestic
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices fell significantly due to negotiations between the United States and Iran, easing inflationary pressures.
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices, referring to West Texas Intermediate, fell, contributing to the easing of market pressure.
Jun 24, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices dropped significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have risen significantly due to the conflict's impact on global oil supply, reaching a one-week high as the market reacts to the ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged over 2% due to intensified conflict and supply concerns, reflecting the direct impact of geopolitical instability on global oil markets.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude oil rose 2.4% to $93.33 per barrel due to uncertainties surrounding the Iran war ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
West Texas Intermediate: 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
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices rose to $86.19, a one-month high, driven by supply disruption fears from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices rose to $80.40, a one-month high, reflecting the same supply concerns.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude rose to $89.40, up 14% in a week, reflecting supply concerns and geopolitical risk.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI rose to $83.78, mirroring Brent's gains due to the Hormuz closure.
Aug 11, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude has risen to three-week highs above $91, reflecting supply fears. Higher oil prices are a key market impact.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI has risen to three-week highs above $85, reflecting supply fears. Higher oil prices are a key market impact.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent prices rose on supply concerns, trading around $87 per barrel, with weekly gains of about 4%.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose, around $81 per barrel, reflecting similar supply disruption fears.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
International
Brent Crude: Rallied to $94.39, up 6.39% on the week, driven by supply disruption fears.
West Texas Intermediate: Rose to $87.06, up 5.66% on the week, reflecting similar supply concerns.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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