Energy markets are heading into the fourth quarter of 2026 with plenty for investors and industry leaders to watch.

On Episode 274 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto welcome back Josef Schachter, founder of the Schachter Energy Report, for a conversation about the latest developments across the oil and natural gas markets and what Josef is watching as we move toward the end of the year.

Josef also gives us a preview of Catch the Energy 2026, taking place Saturday, October 17 at Mount Royal University in Calgary. The conference will bring together more than 45 energy companies and give investors the opportunity to hear directly from CEOs and senior executives across exploration and production, energy services, pipelines and infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies.

In this episode:
• What Josef is watching in oil and natural gas markets
• The energy outlook heading into Q4 2026
• Key forces influencing the energy sector
• Why direct access to energy company leadership matters
• What attendees can expect from Catch the Energy 2026

Today’s episode is sponsored by King Operating Corporation.

As year-end approaches, investors may be evaluating their 2026 tax planning strategies. To learn more about direct oil and gas investing and its potential tax advantages, visit KingOperating.com.

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