OREANDA-NEWS.  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\$ 52.89 per barrel (bbl) on 05.02.2015. This was lower than the price of US\$ 54.97 per bbl on previous publishing day of 04.02.2015.

In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket decreased to Rs 3272.30 per bbl on 05.02.2015 as compared to Rs 3390.55 per bbl on 04.02.2015. Rupee closed weaker at Rs 61.87 per US\$ on 05.02.2015 as against Rs 61.68 per US\$ on 04.02.2015.

 The table below gives details in this regard:

Particulars

Unit

Price on Feb 05, 2015 (Previous trading day i.e. 04.02.2015)

Pricing Fortnight for 01.02.2015

(Jan 14 to Jan 28, 2015)

Crude Oil (Indian Basket)

(\$/bbl)

52.89              (54.97)

45.32

(Rs/bbl

3272.30          (3390.55)

2796.24

Exchange Rate

(Rs/\$)

61.87              (61.68)

61.70