U.S. Rig Count
Recent values
| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | 598 | -1 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 599 | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 599 | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 599 | +26 |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 573 | — |
| Total U.S. rigs | 598 | Oct 3, 2026 (delayed) | |
| Oil rigs | 456 | Oct 3, 2026 (delayed) | |
| Gas rigs | 133 | Oct 3, 2026 (delayed) |
The Baker Hughes rig count is the number of drilling rigs actively working in the U.S., split into oil and gas. It is a leading indicator: rigs drilling today become production months from now, so the trend hints at where future supply is heading.
A rising count points to more future output and, eventually, looser supply; a falling count signals producers pulling back, which can tighten the balance down the road. It moves slowly, so the direction matters more than any single week.
Frequently asked
What is the current U.S. rig count?
The figures above are the latest Baker Hughes weekly counts for total, oil, and gas rigs operating in the United States.
When is the rig count released?
Baker Hughes publishes the U.S. rig count every Friday (Thursday in a holiday week).
What does the rig count tell you?
It is a forward-looking gauge of drilling activity. More rigs working today means more potential oil and gas production later, which feeds into the supply side of fuel prices.