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Crude oil added Rs 13 to Rs 6,030 per barrel in futures market today as speculators created fresh positions, taking a positive cues from overseas markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in November rose by Rs 13, or 0.22%, to Rs 6,030 per barrel in business turnover of 10,765 lots.
In a similar fashion, the oil for delivery in December gained Rs 21, or 0.21%, to Rs 6,074 per barrel in 435 lots.
Market analysts attributed the rise in crude oil futures to a firm global trend.
Meanwhile, crude oil rose 54 cents at 97.40 dollar a barrel in New York Exchange.
