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Energy Market Briefing

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Energy Market Briefing for the Bakken Wire Friday, October 30, 2026

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Oil prices are trading higher today. According to Rigzone, the market is in a choppy session as traders weigh conflicting signals on the direction of U.S. military strategy in Iran. Specific price data shows WTI crude at $102.87, up 0.85%, and Brent crude at $112.26, up 1.32%. The Bakken differential to WTI is -$3.42.

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