Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 47.77 per bbl on 19.08.2015

The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 47.77 per barrel (bbl) on 19.08.2015. This was lower than the price of US$ 47.98 per bbl on previous publishing day of 18.08.2015.

In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket decreased to Rs 3115.56 per bbl on 19.08.2015 as compared to Rs 3129.26 per bbl on 18.08.2015. Rupee closed at Rs 65.22 per US$ on 19.08.2015. The table below gives details in this regard:

Particulars	Unit	Price on August 19, 2015(Previous trading day i.e. 18.08.2015)	Pricing Fortnight for 16.08.2015 (July 30 to Aug 12, 2015)
Crude Oil (Indian Basket)	($/bbl)	47.77 (47.98)	50.68
Crude Oil (Indian Basket)	(Rs/bbl	3115.56 (3129.26)	3243.52
Exchange Rate	(Rs/$)	65.22	64.00