Brent Crude & West Texas Intermediate
155 shared events · Importance 19 · Last updated Jul 06, 2026
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Brent Crude serves as a primary global substitute and competing pricing benchmark for West Texas Intermediate in the international oil market.
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, 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 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
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 · 38 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices fell after the OPEC+ agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, returning to pre-war levels.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices also declined following the OPEC+ decision and improved supply outlook.
Mar 09, 2018 · 100 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
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 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.
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.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices stabilized after falling modestly, trading close to pre-Iran war levels, indicating a potential easing of geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply.
West Texas Intermediate: Benchmark U.S. crude (West Texas Intermediate) was down, trading close to pre-Iran war levels, reflecting stabilization in oil markets.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices have risen sharply due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global inflation and economic outlook.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices fell significantly, easing inflation concerns but negatively impacting oil companies.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices also fell, mirroring the decline in Brent Crude, as supply concerns eased after the accord to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Jun 24, 2026 · 57 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude is the primary global benchmark for oil prices, and its daily fluctuations are the central focus of these articles.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate is mentioned as the main benchmark for North America, providing a regional context to oil pricing.
May 01, 2026 · 57 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude is the main global oil benchmark and is used to measure the price of oil in the articles. Its price fluctuations are the central focus of the event.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate is another major oil benchmark, primarily for North America, and is mentioned as a reference point for oil prices.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
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.
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.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude oil prices rose significantly due to skepticism over the ceasefire and concerns about the Strait of Hormuz, indicating market instability.
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.
Apr 09, 2026 · 23 articles
International
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.
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.
Apr 19, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices fell significantly after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement, signaling increased oil supply and easing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz closure.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices fell significantly after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement, signaling increased oil supply and easing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz closure.
May 27, 2026 · 425 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have fallen significantly, reaching pre-war levels, due to the easing of supply concerns as the Strait of Hormuz reopens and Middle Eastern oil supply increases.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have also fallen to pre-war levels, reflecting the improved outlook for oil supply following the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices rose due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to inflation concerns.
West Texas Intermediate: The price of West Texas Intermediate>>> crude oil slipped 0.5% to $89.59 per barrel, showing a slight decrease in the U.S. benchmark.
Jun 03, 2026 · 191 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices generally gained across the reported days, indicating positive sentiment or increased demand for this commodity.
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices also rose, mirroring the positive trend seen in Brent crude and suggesting strength in the oil market.
May 18, 2026 · 22 articles
Domestic
Brent Crude: The price for a barrel of Brent Crude climbed 1.2% to $73.46, pulling slightly above where it was before the war with Iran began, indicating ongoing geopolitical risk.
West Texas Intermediate: A barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rose 1.2% to $70.05, reflecting similar upward pressure as Brent Crude due to geopolitical tensions.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose following the news of the Skipper (tanker) seizure, indicating market concerns about oil supply availability.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained following the news of the Skipper (tanker) seizure, reflecting market concerns about oil supply.
Dec 10, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures experienced significant fluctuations, falling sharply on news of the ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market expectations of increased oil supply and stabilized prices.
West Texas Intermediate: US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also fell significantly, mirroring the market's reaction to the US-Iran interim deal and the improved global supply outlook.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude declined 0.76% to $71.55 per barrel, contributing to softer crude oil prices which supported market sentiment.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude fell about 1% to trade below $69 per barrel, providing support to market sentiment due to easing crude oil prices.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices eased due to hopes of an end to the U.S.-Iran war and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude prices fell, mirroring the decline in Brent Crude, influenced by the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Jun 16, 2026 · 56 articles
Domestic
Brent Crude: Brent Crude, as an international benchmark crude oil, saw its price rise significantly during the conflict, directly influencing the cost of gasoline. Its fluctuations are a key factor in the debate over pump prices.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark crude, experienced a 27% fall in the last month, yet gasoline prices have not decreased commensurately, fueling the controversy and government scrutiny.
Apr 20, 2026 · 25 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices are influenced by global geopolitical events and supply disruptions, with its trading upwards reflecting market volatility and anxieties over supply bottlenecks.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices are influenced by global geopolitical events and supply disruptions, with its trading upwards reflecting market volatility and anxieties over supply bottlenecks.
May 18, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures dropped, potentially easing some pressure on Japan's import costs, though the fundamental drivers of Japan — Japanese yen weakness persist.
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell, which could offer some relief to Japan's import costs, but the overall impact on the Japan — Japanese yen's weakness is limited.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
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