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The Midday Take - Energy Market Briefing
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Energy Market Briefing

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Daily Energy Market Briefing Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Crude oil prices are surging sharply at midday. Front-month WTI is up $4.49 to $96.65 per barrel, a gain of 4.87%, while Brent crude has risen $5.04 to $108.12, according to price data. Natural gas is also higher, up $0.21 to $3.36.

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