MCX Crude Surges 3.02% to ₹8,675 as WTI Jumps 4.50%

MCX Crude has risen ₹254/bbl, moving from ₹8,421 to ₹8,675 since the previous close, a gain of 3.02%. The primary mechanical driver is a sharp 4.50% rally in WTI crude to $92.17/bbl and a 4.02% advance in Brent to $95.13/bbl on the COMEX session. A concurrent rupee strengthening to 95.26 against the dollar, down from 95.69, partially capped the domestic gain by making dollar-denominated imports cheaper in rupee terms. MCX NatGas has also moved higher by 1.29% to ₹305.5, reinforcing broader energy complex strength. No prior BhaavBrief flash exists for this instrument, so this move is not an extension or reversal of a flagged position.

Watch: ₹8,750 as the next overhead level given the pace of the WTI move.