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DAILY ENERGY BRIEFING Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Oil markets are consolidating after a week of significant gains, with prices pulling back today. As of midday, WTI crude is trading at $100.05, down 2.37%, while Brent is at $104.61, down 2.81%, according to price data. This follows a week where oil posted its biggest weekly gain since July, as reported by Rigzone, driven by Middle East conflict and mounting supply risks.

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