U.S. Oil Rig Count Falls for Second Week -- Market Talk
Dow Jones2026/08/28 17:401340 ET - The number of rigs drilling for oil in the U.S. fell for a second consecutive week, while remaining well above their year-earlier level, according to data from oil services company Baker Hughes. Oil rigs were down by five this week at 447, or 35 more than a year ago and 36 more than at the start of the U.S.-Iran conflict. Rigs directed at natural gas increased by five to 132, and were 13 more than a year ago. (anthony.harrup@wsj.com)
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August 28, 2026 13:40 ET (17:40 GMT)
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