US oil rig count down by 1 for week ending March 22

The oil rig count in the US decreased by 1 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 509 for the week ending March 22.

The number of US oil rigs fell by 84 compared to one year ago.

The price of international benchmark Brent crude stood at $85.56 per barrel at Friday’s trading close, while American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was at $80.82 a barrel.

• American benchmark
• West Texas Intermediate