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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 Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Oil prices are lower today, with WTI crude down 2.68% to $89.89 and Brent crude down 1.72% to $98.61. According to Rigzone, the dip is attributed to Saudi Arabia moving to restart its vital East-West oil pipeline, a development first reported by unnamed sources. Concurrently, traders are weighing ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomacy. In contrast, natural gas posted a gain, rising by $0.17 to $3.16.

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