Higher oil prices will not spur more US production, oilfield services company Patterson-UTI says

Patterson-UTI CEO Andy Hendricks said a surge in energy prices tied to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will not prompt additional U.S. oil output without improved market predictability. He implies higher prices alone are insufficient to drive more drilling activity, limiting near-term U.S. supply responsiveness. This suggests oilfield services demand may remain constrained absent clearer, sustained pricing signals, supporting potential continued price volatility in energy markets.

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Patterson-UTI CEO Andy Hendricks said a surge in energy prices tied to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will not prompt additional U.S. oil output without improved market predictability. He implies higher prices alone are insufficient to drive more drilling activity, limiting near-term U.S. supply responsiveness. This suggests oilfield services demand may remain constrained absent clearer, sustained pricing signals, supporting potential continued price volatility in energy markets.