U.S. oil and gas rig count was unchanged at 588 for the week ending August 7 according to Baker Hughes data, as a three-rig gain in the Permian and a one-rig gain in the Gulf of Mexico were offset by a one-rig decline in Appalachia and a three-rig decline in All Other. Oil-directed rigs climbed to 454 (+3) while gas-directed rigs declined to 124 (-3) and miscellaneous rigs were unchanged at 10. Total U.S. rig count is up 40 over the last 90 days and now stands 49 rigs above this week in 2025.
| 8/7/26 | vs. Last Week | vs. Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian | 263 | +3 | +6 |
| Eagle Ford | 51 | – | +10 |
| Haynesville | 69 | – | +19 |
| Anadarko | 48 | – | +5 |
| Appalachia | 35 | –1 | –1 |
| Bakken | 27 | – | –4 |
| Niobrara | 23 | – | +5 |
| Gulf of Mexico | 13 | +1 | +2 |
| All Other | 59 | –3 | +7 |
| Total | 588 | – | +49 |
