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Energy Market Briefing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Oil prices are retreating in early trading today. As of this morning, WTI crude is down 0.83% to $98.2 per barrel, and Brent crude is down 1.32% to $108.41, according to price data. Natural gas shows a slight gain, up $0.04 to $3.15. The Bakken differential to WTI stands at -$3.42.

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