West Texas Intermediate & Russia
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude has also risen to multi-week highs, reflecting the same supply concerns and impacting energy markets.
Russia: Refining sector battered by Ukrainian drone attacks, leading to diesel export ban and domestic fuel shortages.
Mar 08, 2026 · 27 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI has risen to three-week highs above $85, reflecting supply fears. Higher oil prices are a key market impact.
Russia: Refining sector battered by Ukrainian drone attacks, leading to diesel export ban and domestic fuel shortages.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices also declined, trading around $68.49/barrel.
Russia: Russia, a core OPEC+ member, benefits from higher quotas and record crude exports from western ports.
Mar 09, 2018 · 108 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices extended gains due to uncertainty surrounding Middle East peace talks and regional instability.
Russia: Russia experienced a drone attack on an oil terminal in United States — St. Petersburg, Florida by Ukraine, causing a fire. This attack occurred just before an international economic forum, causing embarrassment for President Vladimir Putin.
Jun 03, 2026 · 97 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: 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.
Russia: Russia has been targeted by Ukrainian long-range strikes on its energy and military infrastructure, challenging President Vladimir Putin's claims of winning the war.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
International
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.
Russia: Russia's Russia — Novorossiysk port was hit by a large drone attack, but oil infrastructure was reportedly spared, limiting direct impact on oil supply.
Aug 12, 2026 · 14 articles
International
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.
Russia: Russia benefits from India's continued purchases of its crude oil, maintaining a significant market for its exports amidst Western sanctions and potentially selling at a premium due to altered global oil dynamics.
May 18, 2026 · 21 articles
Business
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude futures are used to measure diesel margins, which hit record highs, reflecting higher refining profitability.
Russia: Russia's fuel export ban and war-related disruptions reduce its market share, benefiting competitors.
Aug 19, 2026 · 8 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices rose to $80.40, a one-month high, reflecting the same supply concerns.
Russia: Russian crude output fell to 2.5-year low due to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, but exports rose, adding to global supply.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Rose to $87.06, up 5.66% on the week, reflecting similar supply concerns.
Russia: Its oil refinery was hit by Ukraine, potentially affecting its refining capacity.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
Russia: Russia is gaining from the Iran war due to increased fossil fuel prices, and the US decision to extend a sanctions waiver for Russian seaborne oil has caused tension within the G7.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices have also risen sharply, reflecting the impact of the conflict on US oil markets.
Russia: Russia has been warned by Trump and is accused of supporting Iran, affecting its relations with the US.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose significantly, impacting US energy markets and consumers.
Russia: Russia is a major oil producer that may benefit from higher prices, but its exports are also affected by the conflict and sanctions.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
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.
Russia: Russia's oil exports are disrupted due to the Ukraine war, contributing to supply constraints and limiting OPEC+ quota increases' impact.
Aug 02, 2026 · 34 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose, around $81 per barrel, reflecting similar supply disruption fears.
Russia: Russia benefits from increased Indian demand for its crude, but is not directly involved in the crisis.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have risen significantly due to the disruption of oil shipments caused by the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
Russia: Russia is a longstanding ally of Iran, with President Vladimir Putin offering words of support to Abbas Araghchi during his visit.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices fell on hopes of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension, which could alleviate supply concerns and reduce upward price pressure.
Russia: Russia is mentioned as a potential acceptable third party to take possession of Iran's enriched uranium, due to its close relations with Tehran.
May 27, 2026 · 101 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US oil benchmark that rose sharply, tracking Brent's gains amid Middle East tensions.
Russia: Allegedly assisting Iran with targeting information or drone technology, according to US intelligence sources.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: Rose sharply alongside Brent on escalation fears.
Russia: Russia could increase oil exports if Ukraine peace talks lead to sanctions relief.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
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.
Russia: The United States allowed a sanctions waiver that had previously allowed countries like India to buy Russian seaborne oil to lapse, which could further support oil prices.
May 16, 2026 · 262 articles
International
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.
Russia: Russian oil cargoes are subject to US sanctions waivers, which have been extended to address global energy prices.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: U.S. benchmark crude oil advanced $1.10, reflecting the general increase in oil prices.
Russia: Russia has faced strikes on its energy sites from Ukraine and has accused Ukraine of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, indicating an escalation in the conflict.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose in tandem with Brent, reflecting supply disruptions.
Russia: Russia was among countries India increased oil purchases from during the crisis.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude futures also saw a substantial increase in price, mirroring the impact on Brent crude due to the escalating conflict and supply concerns.
Russia: Russia's oil production capacity has been eroded by infrastructure attacks, contributing to the global supply crisis despite OPEC's efforts to increase output.
Jun 07, 2026 · 398 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: The prospect of a peace deal between the United States>>> and Iran>>> has led to a significant drop in West Texas Intermediate>>> prices, indicating market relief over potential oil supply stability.
Russia: Russia>>> has offered to take Iran's>>> highly enriched uranium, potentially playing a role in the implementation of the nuclear aspect of the deal.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude dropped over 5% to around $84 per barrel, tracking Brent lower on the US-Iran pause. The decline eases inflationary pressures but remains vulnerable to supply disruptions.
Russia: Russia is accused by Ukraine of passing satellite observations to Iran. It is an ally of Iran in the Ukraine war.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: US oil benchmark; also rose on supply worries.
Russia: Affected by attacks on its refineries, and has geopolitical interests in the region.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> prices have fallen on hopes of a peace deal, reflecting the market's expectation of increased oil supply.
Russia: Russia>>> is a potential third country where Iran's>>> highly enriched uranium might be transferred as part of the deal.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose to $84.68, reflecting supply disruption fears.
Russia: Russia's diesel exports have been halted due to Ukrainian drone attacks, tightening global diesel supply.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices are elevated due to the Hormuz closure, impacting inflation and markets.
Russia: Russia is watching the conflict and may benefit from higher oil prices, but it is not directly involved in the Hormuz negotiations.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
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