The May 2026 Economy at a Glance is now available. Some data of note includes:
- The average price per barrel of West Texas Intermediate Oil in March 2026 was $91.38, over $23 above the average price for March 2025
- Hotel occupancy was up to 45.1% in April 2026, up from 37.7% in April 2025
- 2025 oil extraction and transportation sector employment was up 1.3% compared to 2024, and all other employment has increased 2.8% over the same period in McKenzie County
