WTI Crude Oil (WTI) closes above $96 on September 8?

The question asks whether WTI Crude Oil will close above $96 on September 8, 2026. The only provided article NYT article describes a current situation where Brent crude touched $97 per barrel, but this is a snapshot of present conditions, not a forecast for 2026. The article does not contain any specific information about future oil prices, market expectations, or factors that would drive WTI above $96 on that exact date. Without any relevant data or analysis about September 2026, the probability must be very low. Historical oil prices have rarely exceeded $96 except during extreme supply shocks, and there is no evidence in the article that such conditions will persist or recur. Therefore, the probability is estimated at 0.02, reflecting a near-certain NO based on the absence of supporting information.