US oil rig count down for week ending May 19

by Anadolu Agency

The oil rig count in the US declined by 11 this week, according to the latest data released by oilfield services company Baker Hughes on Friday.

The number of oil rigs, an indicator of short-term production in the country, fell to 575 for the week ending May 19.

The number of US oil rigs decreased by 1 compared to one year ago.

The price of international benchmark Brent crude stood at $75.58 per barrel at Friday’s trading close, while American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was at $71.55 a barrel.

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