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27.02.202618:00:00UTC+00U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count Slips to 407, Signalling Slight Cooling in Drilling Activity

The number of active U.S. oil rigs tracked by Baker Hughes edged down to 407, from a previous level of 409, according to the latest data updated on 27 February 2026. The modest two-rig decline points to a slight easing in drilling activity across U.S. oil fields.

While the change is small, shifts in the Baker Hughes rig count are closely watched by energy and financial markets as an indicator of upstream investment and potential future oil supply. A lower rig count can suggest that producers are becoming more cautious, whether in response to price movements, cost pressures, or expectations about demand.

Investors and analysts will be monitoring upcoming rig data to see whether this drop marks the beginning of a broader downtrend in U.S. drilling activity or simply a short-term adjustment after the count previously stood at 409.

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