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The Afternoon Take - Energy Market Briefing
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Energy Market Briefing

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Energy Market Briefing for Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Oil markets are quiet today, with prices showing minimal movement. According to price data, WTI crude is at $90.83, up a slight 0.34%, while Brent crude is essentially flat at $98.32. The Bakken differential to WTI is -$3.42. Natural gas is the outlier, down sharply to $3.00. Rig activity in the region shows an increase, with 37 active rigs, a net gain of 2.

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