US rig count falls by 17

The number of rigs drilling for oil and gas fell by 17 this week for a total of 1896, according to data from Houston-based services giant Baker Hughes.

Rig count: Baker Hughes weekly tally hits 1896
Rig count: Baker Hughes weekly tally hits 1896
Published 22 August 2014, 18:47Updated 11 October 2016, 15:38