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Energy Market Briefing

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Daily Energy Market Briefing Monday, August 24, 2026

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Oil markets are under significant pressure today. As of midday, WTI crude is trading at $84.86, down $2.20 (-2.53%), while Brent crude is at $92.37, down $2.02 (-2.14%). The Bakken differential to WTI is -$3.42. Natural gas shows a marginal gain at $2.82. Multiple reports cite the sell-off, with OilPrice.com attributing the slide to markets bracing for what is being termed an "Economic D-Day," though specific details are not provided in the data.

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