Indian crude oil futures rose by Rs 133 to Rs 8,711 per barrel.The price increase was driven by positive global market trends.Globally, WTI crude and Brent crude also experienced price gains.New Delhi, Sep 7 (PTI) Crude oil prices rose by Rs 133 to Rs 8,711 per barrel in the futures trade on Monday amid positive global trends.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures for September delivery rose by Rs 133, or 1.55 per cent, to Rs 8,711 per barrel in a business turnover of 6,859 lots.Analysts said the rise in bets by participants kept crude oil prices higher in futures trade.Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading at USD 92.35 per barrel, up 0.95 per cent. Brent crude was up 1.08 per cent at USD 97.32 per barrel in New York.
