US Rig Count Rises to 603 Driven by Oil Drilling Activity

Key Facts

1The total weekly rig count increased by 5 to reach 603.

2Oil rigs increased by 6 to 462, while natural gas rigs decreased by 1 to 132.

The total weekly rig count increased by 5 to reach 603. According to investinglive.com, oil rigs increased by 6 to 462, while natural gas rigs decreased by 1 to 132.

BKR closed at $56.3 on October 8, 2026. The data reflects current drilling activity levels in North America, which serves as a proxy for future production capacity and industry sentiment.