WTI crude climbs 2% intraday to $86.73 a barrel
Bitget market data showed the oil benchmark extending gains during July 22 trading, with WTI last quoted at $86.73 per barrel.
Fact Check
Two independent outlets report the exact figure in the claim: BlockBeats (WTI原油日内涨幅扩大至2%) citing Bitget and Odaily (WTI 原油日内涨幅扩大至 2%) citing Gate both state WTI intraday gain widened to 2% at $86.73/barrel on July 22, 2026. A later same-day report (WTI 原油日内大涨 4%，现报 88.42 美元/桶) shows the rally extending, consistent with the earlier $86.73 quote. The Polymarket event confirms WTI trading near $86 on that date. The claim aligns precisely with multiple sources.
Summary
WTI crude rose 2% on the day to $86.73 per barrel on July 22, according to Bitget market data. The move indicates a firmer session for the U.S. oil benchmark as intraday gains widened.
Terms & Concepts
- WTI crude: U.S. benchmark grade of crude oil