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U.S. active oil and gas rig count rises to 603

Active oil rigs increased to 462, up 6 on the week and 44 higher than a year ago, according to Baker Hughes data cited by OilPrice.

OilPrice reports that the total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, reaching 603.

The outlet attributes the increase to data published by Baker Hughes, noting the rig count was up 56 versus the same week last year.

OilPrice also reports that active oil rigs climbed by 6 to 462 during the latest reporting period, which is 44 above the same time last year.

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