 "Crude oil futures down 0.4% on weak Asian cues")
Crude oil futures for April fell by Rs 19 or 0.35%, to Rs 5,180 per barrel in 7,906 lots.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the May contract moved down by Rs 18, or 0.34%, to Rs 5,222 per barrel in 526 lots.
Prices fell as speculators trimmed positions.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), the May contract shed 4 cents to $94.41 a barrel.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the May contract moved down by Rs 18, or 0.34%, to Rs 5,222 per barrel in 526 lots.
Prices fell as speculators trimmed positions.
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Trading sentiment remained weak after crude oil prices declined in Asian trade following an unexpected surge in US inventories that showed a sign of weaker demand affected the trade.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), the May contract shed 4 cents to $94.41 a barrel.