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The Afternoon Take - Energy Market Briefing
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Energy Market Briefing

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Afternoon Energy Market Briefing Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Oil prices are retreating today after posting their strongest weekly gain since July. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is down $2.43 (-2.37%) to $100.05 per barrel, while Brent crude fell $3.02 (-2.81%) to $104.61. Natural gas is flat at $2.83 per MMBtu. According to Rigzone, the prior week's rally was attributed to Middle East conflict and mounting supply risks.

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