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Crude oil futures fell 0.41% to Rs 6,129 per barrel today as speculators trimmed positions amid a weakening trend in Asian trade.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in September shed Rs 25, or 0.41%, to Rs 6,129 per barrel in 101 lots.
In a likewise manner, the oil for August delivery moved down by Rs 23, or 0.37%, to Rs 6,158 per barrel in 23 lots.
Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for September delivery declined 34 cents to $102.05 while Brent crude for September declined 10 cents to USD 107.23 a barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange in late morning trade today.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in September shed Rs 25, or 0.41%, to Rs 6,129 per barrel in 101 lots.
In a likewise manner, the oil for August delivery moved down by Rs 23, or 0.37%, to Rs 6,158 per barrel in 23 lots.
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Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for September delivery declined 34 cents to $102.05 while Brent crude for September declined 10 cents to USD 107.23 a barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange in late morning trade today.