Yahoo · Oct 31, 2026
Rig count unchanged as prices climb
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, 251 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is unchanged from last week at 603 rigs. A year ago, 546 rigs were active. The count shows that 462 rigs sought oil, up two from the previous week, and 130 explored ...


