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Oil prices rise amid political pressure on Trump administration

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WTI crude increased
0.85%
on Wednesday
$85.66/bbl
Brent crude rose
0.83%
$91.71/bbl

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased 0.85% to $85.66/bbl on Wednesday, while Brent crude rose 0.83% to $91.71/bbl. This uptick follows investor Ross Gerber's criticism of the Trump administration regarding rising energy costs and the Iran conflict. Gerber's remarks suggest that escalating prices may affect market sentiment and political dynamics ahead of the election.

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OI Charts is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser or research analyst. This bulletin was written by the OI Charts desk from the public sources listed here. It is commentary on market conditions, not a basis for any investment decision and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Prices as of 20 Aug 2026, 07:08 IST.

Sourcesnews.google.com

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