Baker Hughes rig count to be released at the top of the hour

Last week total rig count at 857

The Baker Hughes rig count for the current week will be released at the top of the hour.

Last week:

• Total rig count came in at 857
• Oil rigs came in at 688
• Gas rigs were at 167

The current price of crude oil is trading at $49.21, up $0.24 on the day or +0.50%. The high extended to $49.76. The low reached $48.80.