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The Afternoon Take - Energy Market Briefing
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Energy Market Briefing

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Energy Market Briefing Monday, September 21, 2026

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Oil prices are sharply lower today. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is down 4.23% to $92.02 per barrel, while Brent crude has fallen 3.21% to $96.10. Natural gas prices are also lower, down $0.08 to $2.83. The discount for Bakken crude versus WTI is $3.42.

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