Category oil

US Active Drilling Rigs Decline by One to 587

Baker Hughes data shows a slight drop in rig count after 12 weeks of gains, signaling potential shifts in energy sector activity. The US oil and gas rig count fell by one to 587 in the latest weekly survey, marking the first decline after 12 increases in the past 13 weeks.

Crude Oil Prices Decline

WTI crude oil futures settled at $89.31, down $2.88 or 3.12%, on the day. The decline occurred despite crude finishing the week up $7.51, or 9.17%. Brent crude also came under pressure, settling back below the $100 mark at $96.78, down $3.91 on the session