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The Morning Take - Energy Market Briefing
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Daily Energy Market Briefing Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Oil prices are lower today, with WTI crude at $100.75, down $1.68, and Brent at $99.34, down $1.42, according to price data. Reports from Rigzone attribute the decline to signs of easing supply disruptions in Saudi Arabia and Libya. Meanwhile, natural gas prices saw a minor dip to $2.87.

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