The U.S. rig count was little changed this week, with the total number of active rigs rising by 1 to 588. Oil rigs increased by 1, while natural gas and miscellaneous rigs were unchanged. Compared with a year ago, the total rig count is 48 rigs higher, led by a **41-rig increase in oil drilling.
| Category | This Week | Change vs. Last Week | Last Week | Change vs. Year Ago | Year Ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | 127 | 0 | 127 | +3 | 124 |
| Oil | 451 | +1 | 450 | +41 | 410 |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 0 | 10 | +4 | 6 |
| Total | 588 | +1 | 587 | +48 | 540 |
Key takeaways:
- Total U.S. rig count: 588 (+1 vs. last week; +48 vs. a year ago)
- Oil rigs: 451 (+1 w/w; +41 y/y)
- Gas rigs: 127 (unchanged w/w; +3 y/y)
- Miscellaneous rigs: 10 (unchanged w/w; +4 y/y)
