Latest News | Crude Oil Futures Ease Amid Weak Global Cues
Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. Crude oil futures on Tuesday fell by Rs 41 to Rs 5,961 per barrel in futures trade as participants trimmed their positions tracking weak demand in the overseas market.
New Delhi, Mar 4 (PTI) Crude oil futures on Tuesday fell by Rs 41 to Rs 5,961 per barrel in futures trade as participants trimmed their positions tracking weak demand in the overseas market.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for April delivery traded lower by Rs 41 or 0.68 per cent at Rs 5,961 per barrel in 514 lots.
Analysts said the prices were affected following participants offloading their holdings amid weak global cues.
Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude declined 0.38 per cent to USD 68.11 per barrel, while Brent crude was trading 0.70 per cent lower at USD 71.12 barrel in New York.
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