Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 46.51 per bbl on 16.08.2016

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$ 46.51 per barrel (bbl) on 16.08.2016. This was higher than the price of US$ 45.38 per bbl on previous publishing day of 15.08.2016.

In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket increased to Rs. 3111.15 per bbl on 16.08.2016 as compared to Rs. 3032.70 per bbl on 15.08.2016. Rupee closed weaker at Rs. 66.90 per US$ on 16.08.2016 as against Rs. 66.83 per US$ on 15.08.2016. The table below gives details in this regard:

Particulars	Unit	Price on August 16, 2016 (Previous trading day i.e. 15.08.2016)	Pricing Fortnight for 16.08.2016 (July 28, 2016 to Aug 10, 2016)
Crude Oil (Indian Basket)	($/bbl)	46.51 (45.83)	40.73
Crude Oil (Indian Basket)	(Rs/bbl	3111.15 (3032.70)	2723.62
Exchange Rate	(Rs/$)	66.90 (66.83)	66.87

Daily Crude Oil Price- 17.08.2016

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Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 45.38 per bbl on 15.08.2016

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$ 45.38 per barrel (bbl) on 15.08.2016. This was higher than the price of US$ 41.82 per bbl on previous publishing day of 11.08.2016.

In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket increased to Rs. 3032.70 per bbl on 15.08.2016 as compared to Rs. 2795.77 per bbl on 11.08.2016. Rupee closed at Rs. 66.83 per US$ on 15.08.2016. The table below gives details in this regard:

Particulars	Unit	Price on August 15, 2016 (Previous trading day i.e. 11.08.2016)	Pricing Fortnight for 16.08.2016 (July 28, 2016 to Aug 10, 2016)
Crude Oil (Indian Basket)	($/bbl)	45.38 (41.82)	40.73
Crude Oil (Indian Basket)	(Rs/bbl	3032.70 (2795.77)	2723.62
Exchange Rate	(Rs/$)	66.83*	66.87