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West Texas Intermediate & United States — United States Department of the Navy

10 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 21, 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 the Navy: The US Navy is enforcing the blockade, with ships rotated to sustain it indefinitely.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 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 Department of the Navy: Oversees maritime operations; redirected six ships as part of blockade.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose to $84.68, reflecting supply disruption fears.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: The US Navy is enforcing the blockade and conducting strikes, with the 5th Fleet based in Bahrain.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude prices rose 1.3% to $83.20 per barrel, mirroring Brent's increase due to geopolitical tensions.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: The Navy is enforcing the blockade and conducting operations, including the helicopter strike on the Vela Nova.
Aug 11, 2026 · 91 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose significantly, impacting US energy markets and consumers.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: Fifth Fleet based in Bahrain, targeted by Iran. Enforcing blockade and conducting operations.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 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 the Navy: The US Navy continues its naval blockade of Iran, redirecting and boarding commercial ships. It monitors shipping traffic in the region.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: WTI crude rose over 4% to above $74 per barrel, driven by supply fears from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain was targeted by Iranian attacks, and the Navy is involved in escorting vessels through the strait.
Apr 20, 2026 · 572 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 the Navy: The US Navy is enforcing the blockade and protecting shipping, with its Fifth Fleet based in Bahrain under Iranian attack.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude benchmark rose nearly 5% on Monday.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: 5th Fleet based in Bahrain; involved in escorting vessels through the strait.
Jul 13, 2026 · 395 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: Oil price rose over 2%; affected by conflict.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: Part of JMIC; issued advisory on Red Sea.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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