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The Midday Take - Energy Market Briefing
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Energy Market Briefing

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Date: Monday, September 7, 2026 To: Bakken Wire Subscribers Subject: Midday Market Briefing: Diplomatic Shifts and Price Steadiness

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Oil markets are holding steady midday, with WTI flat at $91.48 and Brent flat at $96.28, according to price data. The Bakken differential to WTI is currently -$3.42. No price-moving data releases, such as EIA or API reports, are noted in today's feed.

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