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DAILY ENERGY BRIEFING Monday, October 12, 2026

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Oil prices are sharply higher in midday trading. WTI crude is up $1.97 (+2.14%) to $93.82, and Brent crude is up $2.15 (+2.05%) to $106.87, according to price data. The Bakken differential stands at -$3.42 vs. WTI. Natural gas is down $0.07 to $3.15.

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