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Daily Energy Market Briefing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Crude oil markets are in a holding pattern today, with WTI easing slightly to $88.56 while Brent holds steady near $95.84, according to midday price data. The reported narrative, per Rigzone, is that persistent tensions with Iran are being offset by signs of an oil surplus, leading to fluctuating prices. This follows yesterday's EIA data, reported by Rigzone, showing a significant weekly build of almost 5 million barrels in U.S. commercial crude stocks, bringing inventories to 414.417 million barrels.

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