The total number of rigs drilling for oil and gas in the United States rose for the first time in 28 weeks, according to the Baker Hughes (ticker: BHI) rig count for the week ended June 26, 2015. The U.S. total rig count rose to 859, up 2 rigs from last week.
The number of rigs drilling for oil continued falling for a 29th straight week, hitting 628, down three from last week. The number of rigs drilling for gas rose to 228, up five from last week.