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The Afternoon Take - Energy Market Briefing
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Afternoon Energy Market Briefing | Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Oil prices surged today, with Brent crude breaking above $100 per barrel for the first time since July. Rigzone reports the surge is being attributed to escalating Middle East disruptions, falling inventories, and renewed Chinese buying, which are tightening physical markets. WTI followed suit, gaining nearly 4% to settle at $96.68 per barrel.

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