Brent crude futures fell $1.78, or 2.0%, to $86.80 a barrel by 0027 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down $1.49, or 1.8%, at $80.87
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures were trading near ₹1,58,300 per 10 gram at the time of writing, while silver futures were around ₹2,40,300 per kg
Brent crude futures climbed 26 cents, or 0.29%, to $91.28 by 0004 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 37 cents to $85.31 a barrel
Several traders and banks have recently secured licenses allowing them to bring more silver into the country, though with some unusual import requirements
Mirae Asset Sharekhan said that in the absence of any resolution between the US and Iran, each passing week would see floor prices increasing for global oil prices.
Mirae Asset expects gold to find good support in the dips. After a brief consolidation, it is expected to test resistance at $4,500. Support is at $4,300/$4,200-$4,220.
Silver price outlook: Praveen Singh of Mirae Asset ShareKhan said that spot silver is expected to consolidate its gains after rising a whopping 12 per cent last week.
Brent futures rose 1 cent, or 0.1%, to $87.08 a barrel by 0247 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 6 cents to $81.31 a barrel