Crude oil prices on Tuesday increased Rs 10 to Rs 6,960 per barrel in futures trade as participants widened their positions following a firm spot demand. Globally, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil was up by 0.10 per cent to $83.46 per barrel, and Brent crude traded 0.16 per cent higher at $83.46 per barrel in New York.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for July delivery traded higher by Rs 10 or 0.14 per cent at Rs 6,960 per barrel in 7,707 lots. Analysts said raising of bets by participants kept crude oil prices higher in futures trade.