The oil rig count in the US decreased by 2 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 by 2 to 450 for the week ending July 24.
The number of US oil rigs increased by 35 compared to one year ago.
The price of international benchmark Brent crude futures stood at $96.78 per barrel at Friday's close, while American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was at $85.88 a barrel.
By Duygu Alhan
Anadolu Agency
energy@aa.com.tr