New Delhi, Mar 10: 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$ 52.10 per barrel (bbl) on 09.03.2017. This was lower than the price of US$ 54.09 per bbl on previous publishing day of 08.03.2017.
In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket decreased to Rs. 3478.92 per bbl on 09.03.2017 as compared to Rs. 3604.10 per bbl on 08.03.2017. Rupee closed weaker at Rs. 66.77 per US$ on 09.03.2017 as compared to Rs. 66.64 per US$ on 08.03.2017. The table below gives details in this regard:
| Particulars | Unit | Price on March 09, 2017 (Previous trading day i.e. 08.03.2017) | Pricing Fortnight for 01.03.2017
(Feb 14, 2017 to Feb 24, 2017) |
| Crude Oil (Indian Basket) | ($/bbl) | 52.10 (54.09) | 54.93 |
| (Rs/bbl | 3478.92 (3604.10) | 3677.56 | |
| Exchange Rate | (Rs/$) | 66.77 (66.64) | 66.95 |
