The Baker Hughes Rig Count reports the number of drilling rigs actively exploring for or developing oil and natural gas in the United States. It is a leading supply indicator.
Rising rig counts signal future supply increases and can cap crude rallies. Falling counts for 3+ consecutive weeks often precede supply tightness and price support.
| Date | Currency | Period | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2026 18:00 BST |
USD | Sep/25 | — | — | — |
| 18 Sep 2026 18:00 BST |
USD | Sep/18 | — | — | 450 |
| 11 Sep 2026 18:00 BST |
USD | Sep/11 | 450 | — | 449 |
| 04 Sep 2026 18:00 BST |
USD | Sep/04 | 449 | — | 447 |
| 28 Aug 2026 18:00 BST |
USD | Aug/28 | 447 | 454 | 452 |
The Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count release is a critical component of our economic event database. Traders rely on this data to anticipate volatility in US currency pairs and related markets.
Each country's table above shows the actual result alongside the market forecast and previous reading. Comparing these three figures reveals whether the data beat, met or missed expectations - the primary driver of post-release price action.
Bookmark this page to monitor ongoing Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count developments across all reporting nations. Combine these fundamentals with our candlestick pattern signals for higher-probability trade entries timed around scheduled volatility.