US Drillers Add Oil, Natural Gas Rigs for Sixth Straight Week

A natural gas well pad in eastern Ohio. Ohio Utica Shale M&A activity is increasing. — A natural gas well pad in eastern Ohio. (Shutterstock)

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Scott DiSavino, Reuters

May 29, 2026 01:25 PM CDT

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