A recent count shows oil and gas rigs nationwide have increased by three. The total now stands at 591 rigs. This national count includes rigs exploring for oil, natural gas, and other purposes.
Rig activity in one region, the Permian Basin, remained steady with 268 active rigs. Compared to the same time last year, this represents a slight increase.
Further information on the rig count and related oil prices is available from the source, including details on weekly and yearly changes in oil and gas prices, which have seen significant increases.
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