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Energy Market Briefing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Oil prices are lower in early trading today. According to price data, WTI crude is at $101.26, down 1.95%, while Brent crude is at $110.12, down 1.41%. The Bakken differential to WTI is -$3.42. Natural gas is trading at $3.02, down $0.03.

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