Economic Calendar | Large Rig Count Gains Rock Oil Markets OilPrice.com The number of active oil and gas rigs in the United States increased on Friday by 18 for a total of 712 active rigs, according to oilfield services provider Baker Hughes, which is 93 rigs above the rig count a year ago. Las week, the oil and gas rig ... US drillers add oil rigs for 12th week in 13 -Baker Hughes Baker Hughes data show second straight weekly rise in US oil-rig count Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count Rises by 15 to 566 |