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US oil drilling climbs for sixth week amid price surge

US oil drilling has seen its longest continuous increase in nearly four years, with a six-week streak of expansion. This rise is attributed to higher crude oil prices, which have been influenced by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The number of active drilling rigs has now reached 431, indicating a strong response from shale producers to the elevated price environment and demand for US oil. AI

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US oil drilling climbs for sixth week amid price surge

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Sanchez, Bloomberg ·

    Oil drilling rises in longest U.S. streak since 2022 on price bump

    The number of rigs drilling across US oil fields rose by two this week to 431, according to data released by Baker Hughes Co. on Friday.