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Energy Market Briefing Sunday, August 30, 2026

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Markets are quiet to close the weekend with WTI flat at $83.40 and Brent at $88.10. The Bakken differential to WTI stands at -$3.42. Rig activity in the basin is unchanged, holding at 36 active rigs.

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