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Daily Energy Market Briefing Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Crude oil prices are slightly lower in midday trading. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is at $83.40 per barrel, down $0.13 (-0.16%), while Brent crude is at $88.10, down $0.42 (-0.47%). Natural gas is trading at $2.89, down $0.03. The Bakken crude differential to WTI stands at -$3.42.

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