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U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count +3 To 454 Vs 452 Est.; U.S. Baker Hughes NatGas Rig Count -3 To 124; U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count Unchanged At 588 Vs 588 Prior

Aug 7, 2026 · 01:05 PM ET· updated 1h ago

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Oil drilling rigs went up a tiny bit this week, while natural gas rigs went down a tiny bit—so overall, energy companies are staying about the same amount busy. When rig counts move a little, it hints about whether energy companies think they'll make more or less money soon.

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