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Energy Market Briefing Friday, August 28, 2026

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Oil prices are modestly lower this morning, with WTI trading at $83.09 (-0.53%) and Brent at $88.17 (-0.4%). The Bakken differential to WTI stands at -$3.42. Natural gas is also down, priced at $2.86. This movement occurs despite fading hopes for a broader U.S.-Iran agreement, which had supported prices yesterday (Source 10).

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