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US Oil Rig Count Up by Most in Four Years Amid Drilling Recovery

Bloomberg Markets · May 22, 2026, 6:24 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

The number of rigs drilling in the US shale patch rose by the most in more than four years, the latest sign of a resurgence in domestic activity as the war in Iran drives up oil prices.

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US Oil Rig Count Up by Most in Four Years Amid Drilling Recovery

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