In Western Canada, the gas-directed rig count fell from 58 to 56 rigs, while the oil-directed rig count gained eight to 127 rigs, for the week ended June 18, according to Baker Hughes data. The gas-directed rig count is nine higher than at this time last year, and equal to the prior five-year high for this time of year (see left chart below), while the oil-directed rig count is 37 higher than at this time last year, and 24 higher than the prior five-year high for this time of year (see right chart below).

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