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DAILY ENERGY BRIEFING Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Oil prices are retreating from recent highs. According to Rigzone, oil dipped from a six-month high as senior officials from several countries flew to Tehran for talks. As of this morning, WTI crude is trading at $101.07, down $0.69, while Brent is at $109.93, down $0.81. Natural gas is up marginally to $3.03.

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