Crude oil prices recovered by Rs 22 to Rs 5,116 per barrel at the futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions, tracking a firming trend in Asian trade. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in June rose Rs 22 or 0.43 per

Oil rose from the lowest settlement in six months in New York after economic data in Japan and Singapore beat estimates and technical indicators signaled declines in crude prices may be exaggerated. Futures advanced as much as 0.6 percent, climbing for

The price of oil dropped to a six-month low on Tuesday on renewed concern that Greece would be forced to leave the European common currency and trigger shockwaves across Europe. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude gave up 80 cents to end the day at

Crude oil futures fell to the lowest level since mid-December during European morning trade on Monday, as investors continued to cut their exposure to growth-linked assets amid fears that ongoing political turmoil in Greece could result in the county’s

Crude oil futures fell over $1 on Monday, pressured by worries about the demand outlook in China and uncertainty about Greece's place in the euro zone. By 0734 GMT, U.S. light crude was down $1.37 at $94.76. Brent crude was down $1.15 at $111.11.

U.S. crude prices dropped below $96 a barrel on Monday, pressured by China's slowing economy, the increasing likelihood of a Greek exit from the euro zone, and Saudi's call for higher oil stock levels. FUNDAMENTALS * NYMEX crude for June slipped 63 cents

Oil prices fell to near $94 a barrel today in Asia, extending a two-week sell-off that has brought crude to a five-month low amid concerns over Europe’s debt crisis. Benchmark oil for June delivery was down 44 cents at $94.34 a barrel, the lowest since

Oil fell from the lowest settlement in almost five months in New York before reports that may show U.S. crude stockpiles rose to the highest level in 21 years and Europe’s economy shrank. Futures slid as much as 0.9 percent, declining for the ninth time

Hedge funds and big speculators made the biggest-ever cuts in their bullish bets on oil, according to weekly regulatory data on Friday that will put a new perspective on the market's sudden price rout late last week. Money managers slashed their net long

Essar Oil, India’s second-biggest private refiner, today reported its third straight quarterly loss due to a decline in gross refining margin and reduced throughput because of a 35-day planned shutdown. The Ruias-promoted company posted a loss of Rs 515

Oil prices inched lower toward $96 a barrel Thursday in Asia after US crude supplies rose to a 22-year high, suggesting demand remains weak. Benchmark oil for June delivery was up 16 cents to $96.65 a barrel at midday Singapore time in electronic trading

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trade today, weighed down by concerns over the euro zone's political and economic problems but bargain-hunting limited the losses, analysts said. Crude futures also faced downside pressure following indications by the

Crude oil prices were down today 0.36% to Rs 5,172 per barrel in futures trade as speculators engaged in trimming their positions, taking weak cues from overseas markets. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the May contract eased by Rs 18, or 0.36%, to Rs