 "Crude oil falls by 2.2% on weak Asian cues")
Crude oil futures fell sharply by Rs 68 to Rs 2,990 per barrel today as speculators reduced bets amid a weakening trend in Asian trade.
At Multi Commodity Exchange, crude for delivery in October month contracts dropped Rs 68 or 2.22% to Rs 2,990 per barrel in 187 lots.
Similarly, oil for September delivery was trading 53 or 2.11% down at Rs 2,926 per barrel in 1,807 lots.
Meanwhile, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October delivery fell 65 cents to $43.50 while Brent crude for October dropped 76 cents to $46.82 in late-morning trade.
At Multi Commodity Exchange, crude for delivery in October month contracts dropped Rs 68 or 2.22% to Rs 2,990 per barrel in 187 lots.
Similarly, oil for September delivery was trading 53 or 2.11% down at Rs 2,926 per barrel in 1,807 lots.
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Analysts said the fall in crude oil futures is mostly in step with a sluggish trend in Asian trade as dealers focused on an upcoming US energy report for clues about production and demand in the world's top crude consumer amid abundant global supplies.
Meanwhile, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October delivery fell 65 cents to $43.50 while Brent crude for October dropped 76 cents to $46.82 in late-morning trade.
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