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The Midday Take - Energy Market Briefing
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DAILY ENERGY BRIEFING | Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Oil prices are retreating at midday. WTI crude is trading at $100.95, down $1.83 (-1.78%), while Brent crude is at $109.90, down $1.74 (-1.56%). Natural gas is also lower at $2.96. The Bakken differential to WTI is -$3.42.

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