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This episode provides updates on crude oil and natural gas prices for Week 35, including trading data and market context.

Monday, August 31, 2026. WEEK 35 OPENS. CRUDE OIL UPDATE: August 28, 2026 $83.40 (open ~$83.67, high ~$83.78, low ~$82.25; volume ~142K). August 29, 2026 No trading data available (weekend/non-trading day; markets typically closed). August 30, 2026 $84.81 (open ~$84.60, high ~$85.68, low ~$84.60). August 31, 2026 Limited or no finalized settlement data available yet (current/recent trading day as of Aug 31; intraday or spot quotes around ~$84-85 in some feeds, but not confirmed daily close in historical tables). Notes These are primarily front-month futures settlement prices, standard benchmark for WTI crude oil quotes; spot prices (e.g., Cushing, OK) may vary slightly and often reported with lag. Context Weekend dates (e.g., Aug 29) have no futures trading; Aug 31 data may update later once markets close. NATURAL GAS UPDATE: August 28, 2026 Futures/continuous contract (NG00) settlement/close of $2.888 (daily range: open ~$2.906, high $2.932, low $2.836). August 29-31, 2026 No official EIA spot prices yet available in search results (lagged release); Markets Insider reported Henry Hub indication/price of ~$2.87 as of Aug 30 (with nearby snapshots showing values around 2.87-2.89)…

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