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Energy Market Briefing for Bakken Wire Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Oil prices are under significant pressure today. As of this morning, WTI crude is trading at $81.84, down $3.17 (-3.73%), while Brent crude is at $87.53, down $3.01 (-3.32%). Natural gas is also slightly lower at $2.81. According to Rigzone, this retreat comes as traders weigh new U.S. sanctions pressure on Iran, announced on Monday.

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