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13.03.202617:00:00UTC+00U.S. Oil Patch Activity Ticks Higher as Baker Hughes Rig Count Rises to 553

U.S. drilling activity inched up this week, with the Baker Hughes Total Rig Count rising to 553, up from 551 previously, according to data updated on 13 March 2026. The modest increase signals a slight pickup in exploration and production efforts across the country.

While the two-rig gain is incremental, changes in the Baker Hughes count are closely watched as an early indicator of oil and gas industry sentiment and future output trends. The latest move suggests operators are selectively adding capacity, reflecting a cautious but ongoing commitment to upstream investment in the United States.

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