Crude oil prices surge by Rs 212 to Rs 8,543 per barrel on spot demand

Crude oil prices surge by Rs 212 to Rs 8,543 per barrel on spot demand

AgenciesUpdated: Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 02:27 PM IST
article-image
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for April delivery traded higher by Rs 212 or 2.54 per cent to Rs 8,543 per barrel in 7,644 lots./ Representative image | Photo credit: IANS

Crude oil prices on Tuesday surged by Rs 212 to Rs 8,543 per barrel as participants widened their positions on a firm spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for April delivery traded higher by Rs 212 or 2.54 per cent to Rs 8,543 per barrel in 7,644 lots.

Analysts said raising of bets by participants kept crude oil prices higher in futures trade.

Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up by 1.33 per cent at $113.61 per barrel, while Brent crude traded 1.45 per cent higher at $117.30 per barrel in New York.

(With inputs from PTI)

RECENT STORIES

KEC International Shares Jump Nearly 5%, ₹1,150-Crore Largest-Ever T&D Order Lifts Stock

KEC International Shares Jump Nearly 5%, ₹1,150-Crore Largest-Ever T&D Order Lifts Stock

Home & Furnishing Company Wakefit Innovation's Shares Make Muted Market Debut Against The Issue...

Home & Furnishing Company Wakefit Innovation's Shares Make Muted Market Debut Against The Issue...

India's 300 Product Push To Russia Holds Potential, Sending Engineering, Pharma, Agri, & Chemicals...

India's 300 Product Push To Russia Holds Potential, Sending Engineering, Pharma, Agri, & Chemicals...

Tamil Nadu's Farm-Gate Egg Prices Climb To A New All-Time High Of ₹6.25 Per Egg

Tamil Nadu's Farm-Gate Egg Prices  Climb To A New All-Time High Of ₹6.25 Per Egg

Corona Remedies Shares Shine On Debut, Investors Gain Over 38% On Listing

Corona Remedies Shares Shine On Debut, Investors Gain Over 38% On Listing