Yahoo · Oct 24, 2026
Rig count unchanged as prices increase
The rig count in the Permian Basin was unchanged this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 272 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 250 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is unchanged from last week at 603 rigs. A year ago, 550 rigs were active. The count shows that 460 rigs sought oil, up one from the previous week, and 132 explored ...


