US Natural Gas Rig Count for October 3, 2025: Market Impact Expected

Baker Hughes, a leading oilfield services provider, released the US natural gas rig count for the week ending October 3, 2025, on September 27, 2025. The reported figure stands at 117 rigs; no consensus forecast was provided, with the previous reading also at 117 rigs.Data definition: This indicator measures weekly changes in the number of natural gas drilling rigs across various regions in North America. Fluctuations in the rig count can influence market sentiment regarding global natural gas supply. An increase in rigs may prompt concerns about oversupply, potentially driving natural gas prices lower; conversely, a decrease could support price gains.This data is considered to have low market significance (importance level: 1). Baker Hughes compiles these statistics weekly by surveying natural gas drilling activity in the United States and Canada. The release frequency is weekly, with the next update scheduled for October 11, 2025.

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