The index of mineral production of mining and quarrying sector in September 2022 at 99.5 was 4.6% higher as compared to the level in March 2021
On the downside, the MCX Crude Oil futures can decline to Rs 7,110-level. On the other hand, Natural Gas futures are likely to test support around Rs 487-level; the bias remains negative.
India's demand for the fuel has slumped 5 per cent in the April-September period of FY23 to 31.5 billion cubic metres from a year ago, after rising 5 per cent 2021-22
On the downside, the MCX Crude Oil futures have near support at Rs 7,205 and Rs 7,027 levels. Meanwhile, if Natural Gas futures sustain above Rs 492, they can rally past the Rs 535-level.
Even as LNG is seen as a key transitionary fuel for bunkering, soaring prices of the super-chilled fuel have led to higher demand for ships with dual-fuel tankers, said an industry executive
On the downside, the MCX Crude Oil futures have near support at Rs 7,111 and Rs 7,039 levels. Meanwhile, Natural Gas futures likely to get considerable support around Rs 486.
Natural gas and electricity prices in Europe have plunged from summer peaks thanks to mild weather and a monthslong scramble to fill gas storage ahead of winter and replace Russian supplies during the war in Ukraine. It's a welcome respite after Russia slashed natural gas flows, triggering an energy crisis that has fuelled record inflation and a looming recession. Yet experts warn it's too soon to exhale, even as European governments roll out relief packages for people struggling with high utility bills and work on longer-term ways to contain volatile gas and electricity prices that have shrunk household budgets and forced some businesses to shut down. Uncertainties include not only the weather but how responsive people will be to appeals to turn down their heating and how much demand there will be from Asian economies for scarce energy supplies. And the war a few hours east is a cauldron of possible unpleasant surprises that could cut energy supplies needed for electricity, heating
On the upside, the MCX Crude Oil futures are likely to face resistance around Rs 7,070 and Rs 7,220. Natural Gas futures face resistance at Rs 485, above which it may pullback towards its 200-DMA.
The MCX Crude Oil futures are likely to trade in a broad range of Rs 6,900 - Rs 7,770 in the near term. Natural Gas futures can pullback to Rs 580, is support at Rs 520 is sustained.
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