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Energy Market Briefing for the Bakken Wire Wednesday, September 16,詳

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Oil prices are pulling back this morning after recent gains, with WTI crude trading at $103.42, down $2.41 or 2.28% (Oil & Gas Prices). Brent crude follows at $107.26, down $1.49 (Oil & Gas Prices). The move lower comes despite a continued tense backdrop in the Middle East.

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