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Energy Market Briefing for Bakken Wire Sunday, August 30, 2026

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Oil prices are marginally lower in early trading. WTI crude is at $83.40 per barrel, down $0.13, while Brent is at $88.10, down $0.42. Natural gas is also slightly lower at $2.89. The Bakken differential to WTI is $3.42.

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