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Energy Market Briefing Thursday, August 6, 2026

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Oil prices are flat to slightly mixed in early trading, with WTI essentially unchanged at $75.20 and Brent edging up to $79.64. According to Rigzone, prices are extending losses on optimism surrounding potential diplomatic talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The market is also digesting strong Q2 earnings from U.S. operators, with Occidental Petroleum and Phillips 66 both reporting significant profit increases driven by higher oil prices and refining margins.

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