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Bakken Wire Energy Market Briefing Saturday, July 11, 2026

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Oil prices are down moderately in thin weekend trading, with WTI settling at $71.41 (-0.93%) and Brent at $76.01 (-0.38%). The Bakken differential held steady at -$3.42 vs. WTI. The weekly rig count showed a net gain of one, bringing total active rigs in the state to 24. The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources reported minimal daily activity with only one new permit and no completions or spuds.

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