WTI fluctuated before U.S. debt limit deadline on October 17

West Texas Intermediate crude was little changed on Wednesday traded close to the strongest level in three months as U.S. lawmakers continued the debate over the new federal budget avoiding technical default of the world's largest oil user. WTI for settlement in November dropped 14 cents to $101.07 a barrel on the NYMEX as of 2:03 p.m. Singapore time.