US drillers add oil and gas rigs for fourth week in a row, says Baker Hughes

U.S. energy firms added oil and natural gas rigs for a fourth consecutive week, the first such streak since September 2025, according to Baker Hughes. The report is a routine but closely watched indicator of drilling activity and near-term supply trends. The data is mildly informative for energy markets but does not by itself imply a major price catalyst.

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U.S. energy firms added oil and natural gas rigs for a fourth consecutive week, the first such streak since September 2025, according to Baker Hughes. The report is a routine but closely watched indicator of drilling activity and near-term supply trends. The data is mildly informative for energy markets but does not by itself imply a major price catalyst.