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DAILY ENERGY BRIEFING Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Oil prices are trading mixed today. As of midday, WTI crude is at $97.02, down $0.80 (-0.82%), while Brent crude is at $108.63, down a more modest $0.16 (-0.15%). Natural gas is also lower, trading at $2.83, down $0.14. The Bakken differential to WTI is -$3.42.

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