Crude Oil Prices Plummet Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
Crude oil futures have declined in value due to weak global trends. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil futures for September delivery slipped by Rs 78, or nearly 1%, to Rs 8,565 per barrel.
The October contract also fell by Rs 43, or 0.51%, to Rs 8,312 per barrel on the MCX.
Analysts attribute the decline in crude oil prices to profit booking and uncertainty over demand and the global economic outlook.