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Brent Crude & United States — United States Congress

9 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have surged above $94 per barrel due to supply disruptions, benefiting oil producers but hurting consumers.
United States — United States Congress: Congress is divided over funding the Iran war; the request faces an uphill battle as Democrats oppose it and some Republicans question costs.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have risen significantly, trading above $100 per barrel, which is a primary driver for the fuel price hikes in India>>>.
United States — United States Congress: The United States — United States Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the Modi government over the fuel price hikes, accusing them of 'fuel loot' and causing economic hardship.
May 19, 2026 · 125 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged to over $100 and remain volatile, reflecting supply disruptions and geopolitical risk.
United States — United States Congress: Congress is considering windfall profit taxes on oil companies, which could affect their future earnings. The bills are part of the political response to high fuel prices.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent prices rose on supply concerns, trading around $87 per barrel, with weekly gains of about 4%.
United States — United States Congress: Congress faces midterm elections that could be affected by the war's unpopularity.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
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Brent Crude: Surged over 8% to above $90 a barrel on supply disruption fears.
United States — United States Congress: Congress skeptical of war costs, with United States — The Pentagon requesting more funds.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have eased, falling more than 4% on some days, which has relieved some inflation worries and impacted oil-and-gas company stocks.
United States — United States Congress: United States — United States Congress is grappling with issues like the release of Jeffrey Epstein's case files, immigration funding, and the Republican legislative agenda, highlighting internal divisions and challenges.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
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International
Brent Crude: Oil benchmark that surged above $100 per barrel due to supply disruption fears from the Red Sea and Hormuz.
United States — United States Congress: Congress is debating the NDAA and a resolution to halt the war, reflecting political divisions.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent crude fell below $84/barrel after a pause in hostilities, down from over $100; volatility remains high.
United States — United States Congress: Zelenskyy expected to visit Capitol for talks with senators.
Jul 21, 2026 · 153 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent crude prices rose to $86.19, a one-month high, driven by supply disruption fears from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
United States — United States Congress: Congress is hosting Supreme Court justices for testimony, a separate event from the Iran conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
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