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DAILY ENERGY BRIEFING Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Oil prices are pulling back today after recently hitting a six-month high. As of midday, WTI crude is trading at $100.11, down $1.65, while Brent is at $109.53, down $1.21. The Bakken differential stands at a discount of $3.42 to WTI. According to Rigzone, the dip follows a meeting of senior officials from several countries in Tehran, suggesting the market is reacting to geopolitical diplomacy.

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