Crude oil up 0.5% amid rebound in Asian trade

Oil for August delivery moved up by Rs 14, or 0.42%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 16 2015 | 12:23 PM IST
Crude oil futures recovered 0.52 per cent to Rs 3,305 per barrel today as speculators created positions amid a rebound in Asian trade.

At Multi Commodity Exchange, crude for delivery in July gained Rs 17, or 0.52 per cent, to Rs 3,305 per barrel, with a business turnover of 4,028 lots.

The oil for August delivery moved up by Rs 14, or 0.42 per cent, to Rs 3,347 per barrel, with a business volume of 319 lots.

Also Read

Marketmen said the rise in crude oil futures was largely in tune with the rebound in Asian trade after tumbling on Tuesday following Iran's landmark nuclear deal with major powers.

Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude prices for August delivery advanced 39 cents to USD 51.80 while Brent crude for August gained 45 cents to USD 57.50 a barrel in late-morning trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 16 2015 | 11:42 AM IST

Next Story