The oil rig count in the US decreased by 7 this week, according to the latest data released by oilfield services company Baker Hughes on Friday.
The number of oil rigs, an indicator of short-term production in the country, fell to 415 for the week ending July 25.
The number of US oil rigs dropped by 67 compared to one year ago.
The price of international benchmark Brent crude stood at $68.44 per barrel at Friday's trading close, while American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was at $65.16 a barrel.
By Firdevs Yuksel
Anadolu Agency
energy@aa.com.tr