Crude oil for the September supply traded greater by Rs 24, or 0.48 per cent, at Rs 5,017 per barrel in 4,535 heaps.
Crude oil costs rose Rs 24 to Rs 5,017 per barrel on Thursday, as members widened their positions on a agency spot demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for the September supply traded greater by Rs 24, or 0.48 per cent, at Rs 5,017 per barrel in 4,535 heaps.
Analysts stated elevating of bets by members saved crude oil costs greater within the futures commerce.
Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 0.01 per cent to USD 68.6 per barrel, whereas Brent crude traded 0.04 per cent greater at USD 71.62 per barrel in New York.
(PTI)