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Bakken Wire Energy Briefing Friday, September 11, 2026

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Oil prices are retreating sharply today but are set to post their strongest weekly gain since July. As of this afternoon, WTI crude is down 2.35% to $100.07, and Brent is down 2.88% to $104.53, according to price data. Despite the daily drop, the weekly rally is being attributed to mounting Middle East supply risks and conflict, as reported by Rigzone.

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