2 May 2025 | Oil

United States. U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count. The value of the indicator has decreased from 483 to 479

A report on this calendar event is released weekly by the Baker Hughes.

The number of drilling rigs is one of the important indicators in the oil production sector.

Active drilling platforms in the USA reflect the current potential of the hydrocarbon production sector.

The number of active platforms may indicate expected volume of oil supply and future demand for oil products.

Comments by the MarketCheese analysts: a decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of WTI, Brent.

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