C9 Weekly Report 13 May 2017

Weekly Price Trend: 08-05-2017 to 12-05-2017

• The above given graph focuses on the C9 price trend for the current week.
• Domestic prices of C9 remained unchanged for this week. Prices were assessed at the level of Rs.43/Kg for bulk quantity by closing of market.

Booking Scenario

INDIA& INTERNATIONAL

• Domestic prices remained unchanged for this week. Prices were assessed at the level of Rs.43/Kg for bulk quantity.
• There has been heavy decline in international prices in compare to last week’s closing values. CIF India prices were assessed at the level of USD 640-660/MTS, with an decrease of USD 60/MTS for this week.
• This week oil prices pushed up with minute plunge. Last week U.S. crude stockpiles posted their biggest drawdown since December as imports dropped sharply, while inventories of refined products also fell, helping boost oil prices that have been weighed down by concerns about oversupply.
• On Wednesday oil prices began looking higher after a string of positive data on oil stocks in the US helped to improve the market mood.
• As per reports, drop in the prices was seen which was beyond expectation and fuel stocks received the initial bullish attention. Adding to the positive tone was the reduction in imports.
• According to report a large part of the excess supply extended which in turn led to the shortage in the storage facilities.
• However, continued rebalancing in the oil market by year-end will require the collective efforts of all oil producers to increase market stability, not only for the benefit of the individual countries, but also for the general prosperity of the world economy, As per report.
• OPEC is due to meet later this month in the hope of striking a second deal to secure a year of production cuts. The twelve member states will be joined by Russia, but US production remains a concern.
• On Thursday, closing crude values have increased.WTI on NYME closed at $47.83/bbl, prices have increased by $0.50/bbl in compared to last closing prices. While Brent on Inter Continental Exchange increased by $0.55/bbl in compared to last trading and was assessed around $50.77/bbl.

$1 = Rs. 64.30
Import Custom Ex. Rate USD/ INR: 65.10
Export Custom Ex. Rate USD/ INR: 63.40