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West Texas Intermediate & United States — United States Congress

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

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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose in tandem with Brent, reflecting supply disruptions.
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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West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose significantly, impacting US energy markets and consumers.
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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West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose, around $81 per barrel, reflecting similar supply disruption fears.
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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West Texas Intermediate: Rose sharply alongside Brent on escalation 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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West Texas Intermediate: US oil benchmark that rose sharply, tracking Brent's gains amid Middle East tensions.
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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West Texas Intermediate: U.S. benchmark crude oil advanced $1.10, reflecting the general increase in oil prices.
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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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices rose to $80.40, a one-month high, reflecting the same supply concerns.
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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