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The Morning Take - Energy Market Briefing
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Energy Market Briefing Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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Oil prices are higher this morning, with WTI at $90.85 and Brent at $97.90. The move follows a prior session decline reported by Rigzone, attributed to easing fears over Saudi supply shortages. The market is digesting conflicting data on the health of global crude flows.

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