In the latest trading session, gold prices have declined to ₹158,111.00, marking a 0.61% decrease from the opening level of ₹159,150.00. Silver also experienced a downturn, falling by 1.72% to ₹271,951.00 from its opening price of ₹274,727.00. Meanwhile, crude oil prices have shown a notable increase, rising by 1.84% to reach ₹8,785.00, highlighting a significant movement in the energy sector.
Precious metals
Gold has seen a downward trajectory throughout the session, with prices fluctuating from a high of ₹159,500.00 to a low of ₹158,000.00. The precious metal’s decline is partly attributed to cues from the strengthening US dollar. Silver mirrored this trend, opening at ₹274,727.00 and reaching a low of ₹271,500.00. The Gold Mini contract also followed suit, currently priced at ₹157,620.00, down 0.56% from its opening of ₹158,120.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil has been the standout performer in today’s commodities market, climbing to ₹8,785.00 from an opening of ₹8,778.00. The commodity reached a high of ₹8,860.00, indicating robust demand. Natural gas prices have seen a modest increase, currently at ₹293.60, up 0.62% from the opening price of ₹293.40, with a high of ₹294.20.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper prices have slightly decreased to ₹1,342.40, a 0.38% drop from the opening level of ₹1,349.00. Aluminium has edged up to ₹387.20, reflecting a 0.14% increase from its opening price of ₹385.50. Zinc has shown minimal movement, currently at ₹374.05, down 0.16% from the opening of ₹370.15.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,150.00 | 159,500.00 | 158,000.00 | 158,111.00 | -0.61% |
| Silver | 274,727.00 | 274,727.00 | 271,500.00 | 271,951.00 | -1.72% |
| Crude Oil | 8,778.00 | 8,860.00 | 8,749.00 | 8,785.00 | +1.84% |
| Natural Gas | 293.40 | 294.20 | 292.70 | 293.60 | +0.62% |
| Gold Mini | 158,120.00 | 158,150.00 | 157,380.00 | 157,620.00 | -0.56% |
| Copper | 1,349.00 | 1,352.30 | 1,337.90 | 1,342.40 | -0.38% |
| Zinc | 370.15 | 376.15 | 370.15 | 374.05 | -0.16% |
| Aluminium | 385.50 | 387.65 | 384.05 | 387.20 | +0.14% |
Outlook
As the commodities market progresses, investors will closely monitor the movements in the US dollar, which continue to influence gold and silver prices. The energy sector, particularly crude oil, remains a focal point due to its recent gains. Market participants should also keep an eye on base metals, as any shifts in demand or supply dynamics could impact prices further.
Data as on May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM IST.
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