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The Midday Take - Energy Market Briefing
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DAILY ENERGY BRIEFING Sunday, September 20, 2026

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Oil prices are declining for a third consecutive session. According to Rigzone, oil fell as easing Saudi supply concerns outweighed lingering risks around the Strait of Hormuz. At midday, WTI crude is trading at $96.08, down $1.15 (-1.18%), while Brent crude is at $99.29, down $0.64 (-0.64%). Natural gas is marginally higher at $2.91, and the Bakken crude differential to WTI stands at -$3.42.

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