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West Texas Intermediate & United States — United States Department of Defense

16 shared events · Importance 8 · Last updated Aug 03, 2026

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West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose, around $81 per barrel, reflecting similar supply disruption fears.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The DoD oversees the naval blockade and military operations.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose in tandem with Brent, reflecting supply disruptions.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon manages the war effort, facing budget shortfalls and requests for supplemental funding.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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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.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> carried out 'defensive' strikes on Iran>>> during the ceasefire, complicating peace talks and demonstrating the ongoing military tensions.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
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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.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> carried out 'defensive' strikes on Iran>>> during the ceasefire, complicating peace talks and demonstrating the ongoing military tensions.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices have also risen sharply, reflecting the impact of the conflict on US oil markets.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is involved in the investigation of the school strike and military operations.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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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.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has reported the cost of the war with Iran to be $29 billion, highlighting the financial burden of the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have also been affected by the US-Iran conflict, experiencing volatility and price increases due to supply concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has reported the cost of the war with Iran to be $29 billion, highlighting the financial burden of the conflict.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: Rose sharply alongside Brent on escalation fears.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon sought additional funding from Congress for the conflict's rising costs.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense did not immediately provide details on the deployment of forces for 'Project Freedom'.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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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.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon did not comment on the pause but is involved in military planning. Spokesman Parnell stated the military has everything it needs.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude has also risen sharply, reflecting the global impact of the conflict on oil markets.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is managing the military campaign and has reported casualties and budget requests.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 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 Department of Defense: The DoD is overseeing the military campaign and reported the cost of the war.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> prices have fallen on hopes of a peace deal, reflecting the market's expectation of increased oil supply.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense was mentioned in relation to previous statements about Iran's defenses, providing context for the current debate.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: US oil benchmark that also fell on hopes of de-escalation. Its price reflects market sentiment.
United States — United States Department of Defense: Warned of interceptor depletion, influencing Trump's decision. Its readiness is critical.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: Oil price rose over 2%; affected by conflict.
United States — United States Department of Defense: Estimated war cost at $37.5 billion; requested additional funding.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
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