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The Midday Take - Energy Market Briefing
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Energy Market Briefing

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Midday Energy Market Briefing Thursday, October 1, 2026

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Crude oil prices are up sharply in today’s session, with WTI trading at $92.43 (up 2.22%) and Brent at $101.35 (up 3.39%). The widening spread between the two benchmarks is drawing analyst attention, according to Rigzone. Natural gas prices are slightly lower at $2.98. The Bakken crude differential to WTI is -$3.42.

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