Crude oil down by 0.2% on weak Asian cues

Speculators trimmed positions amid a weakening trend

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 22 2013 | 11:06 AM IST
Crude oil futures today fell by Rs 11, or 0.16%, to Rs 6,739 per barrel as speculators trimmed positions amid a weakening trend in the Asian trade.
     
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in October fell by Rs 11, or 0.16%, to Rs 6,739 per barrel in 98 lots.
 
Similarly, the oil for September delivery moved down by Rs 7, or 0.10%, to Rs 6,738 per barrel in 1,225 lots.
 

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Analysts attributed fall in crude prices at futures trade to a weak trend in the Asian region on easing concerns about Middle East supply.
 
Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude prices for delivery in October was down 2 cents to $103.83 a barrel in mid-morning trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange. 
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First Published: Aug 22 2013 | 11:04 AM IST

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