North Dakota’s chief oil regulator expects the state’s crude production to remain broadly unchanged through February as operators keep drilling activity steady, holding the rig fleet at about 26 units for 2026. For investors, the outlook for stable regional output feeds into broader supply expectations for benchmark contracts such as Oil – Brent Crude, Oil – US Crude, and Natural Gas, with markets weighing flat U.S. regional growth against demand trends and OPEC+ policy.
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Over the past month, U.S. crude futures have advanced about 10.2%, while Brent has climbed roughly 10.6%, reflecting tighter balances and risk premia, with 1-day technical readings currently pointing to a Buy for U.S. crude and a Buy for Brent. In contrast, natural gas has dropped nearly 39.8% in the last month amid ample supply and weak seasonal demand, with its near-term technical stance signaling a Strong Sell; Investors can explore more updates, prices, and analysis across global markets at Commodities.