Crude oil futures in India edged higher on October 8, 2025, following OPEC+’s latest decision to modestly increase oil production quotas for November. The move, aimed at balancing market stability and regaining market share, comes amid cautious global demand projections.
OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to raise oil production by 137,000 barrels per day starting November. The increase was lower than what analysts had anticipated, signalling a cautious approach by the alliance as it seeks to stabilise prices without disrupting the fragile demand outlook. The decision also underscores OPEC+’s intent to reclaim some of the market share lost to non-member producers.
Oil prices moved up in Asian trading on Wednesday as traders evaluated a mixed U.S. inventory report and focused on the global supply outlook. As of 22:11 ET (02:11 GMT), Brent crude futures for December delivery rose 0.7% to $65.91 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 0.8% to $62.23 per barrel.
As of 9:24 AM IST on October 8, 2025, crude oil futures for October 20 expiry were trading at ₹5,537 per barrel on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), marking a rise of ₹57 or 1.04% from the previous close of ₹5,480. The contract opened at ₹5,515 and moved within a range of ₹5,515–₹5,543 during the session.
The spot price stood higher at ₹5,664 per barrel, reflecting a mild premium in the physical market. Trading volumes were recorded at 1,367 lots, while open interest declined 6.72% to 13,308 contracts, suggesting mild profit booking by traders after recent gains. The average traded price during the session was ₹5,534.61 per barrel.
Commodity | Expiry | Price / Unit | Day % Change | Week % Change |
Crude Oil Mini | 20-Oct-2025 | ₹5,535 / 1 BBL | 1.04% | 0.73% |
Natural Gas | 28-Oct-2025 | ₹310.80 / 1 mmBtu | 1.14% | 0.81% |
Crude Oil Mini | 19-Nov-2025 | ₹5,515 / 1 BBL | 0.91% | 0.69% |
Natural Gas | 24-Nov-2025 | ₹367.00 / 1 mmBtu | 1.16% | 2.11% |
Crude Oil Mini | 18-Dec-2025 | ₹5,517 / 1 BBL | 0.91% | 0.68% |
Natural Gas | 26-Dec-2025 | ₹394.20 / 1 mmBtu | 0.84% | 2.39% |
Crude Oil Mini | 16-Jan-2026 | ₹5,537 / 1 BBL | 1.19% | 0.78% |
Natural Gas | 27-Jan-2026 | ₹378.50 / 1 mmBtu | 1.18% | — |
Note: The data compiled is as of October 8, 2025 at 9.29 A.M.
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With Brent crude trading below $65 per barrel last week, traders remain watchful of how OPEC+’s production adjustments will influence global supply-demand dynamics. The moderate price rise in Indian crude oil futures reflects optimism that demand will remain steady even as production increases slightly.
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Published on: Oct 8, 2025, 10:12 AM IST
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