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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 for Bakken Wire Friday, September 25, 2026

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Oil prices are sharply lower this afternoon. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is trading at $92.41, down $2.20 (-2.33%), while Brent crude is at $97.45, down $2.77 (-2.76%), according to price data. Market reports from Rigzone attribute the decline to signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations, which could alleviate geopolitical supply risks. Natural gas is also weaker, trading at $3.24, down $0.13.

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