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The Morning Take - Energy Market Briefing
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Energy Market Briefing

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Date: Friday, September 4, 2026

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Global crude benchmarks are holding near multi-month highs today, with WTI at $90.82 and Brent at $95.14, though both are slightly down from yesterday's settlement. The primary driver cited across reports from OilPrice.com and Rigzone is the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which is keeping the oil market on edge and supporting prices despite some signals of easing physical tightness.

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