In the commodities market this afternoon, gold prices have decreased to ₹159,051.00, marking a 0.35% decline from the opening level. Silver also saw a decline, with prices falling to ₹272,588.00, down 0.83% from its opening. Meanwhile, crude oil emerged as the most notable mover, climbing to ₹9,500.00, a 1.69% increase from the start of the session.
Precious metals
Gold experienced fluctuations throughout the session, reaching a high of ₹159,498.00 and a low of ₹158,816.00. The precious metal’s trajectory showed some volatility, with prices peaking at ₹159,420.00 before settling lower. Silver followed a similar downward trend, hitting a high of ₹275,225.00 and a low of ₹271,771.00. The gold mini contract also saw a slight decline, with current prices at ₹158,520.00, down 0.31% from its opening of ₹158,390.00.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices have shown strength, with a significant rise to ₹9,500.00, reaching a high of ₹9,555.00 and a low of ₹9,330.00. This increase of 1.69% from the opening level of ₹9,415.00 highlights the commodity’s upward momentum. Natural gas, however, experienced a decline, with current prices at ₹288.40, down 0.59% from its opening of ₹292.20, after reaching a high of ₹295.50 and a low of ₹287.60.
Base metals
In the base metals segment, copper prices have edged up to ₹1,348.60, a 0.26% increase from the opening price of ₹1,346.90. Aluminium also saw a modest rise, with current prices at ₹387.65, up 0.23% from its opening of ₹386.05. Zinc prices increased to ₹370.00, marking a 0.69% rise from the opening level of ₹369.45, after hitting a high of ₹372.60 and a low of ₹366.10.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,498.00 | 159,498.00 | 158,816.00 | 159,051.00 | -0.35% |
| Silver | 273,800.00 | 275,225.00 | 271,771.00 | 272,588.00 | -0.83% |
| Crude Oil | 9,415.00 | 9,555.00 | 9,330.00 | 9,500.00 | +1.69% |
| Zinc | 369.45 | 372.60 | 366.10 | 370.00 | +0.69% |
| Natural Gas | 292.20 | 295.50 | 287.60 | 288.40 | -0.59% |
| Gold Mini | 158,390.00 | 158,944.00 | 158,200.00 | 158,520.00 | -0.31% |
| Copper | 1,346.90 | 1,354.05 | 1,345.55 | 1,348.60 | +0.26% |
| Aluminium | 386.05 | 390.90 | 383.50 | 387.65 | +0.23% |
Outlook
The commodities market today reflects mixed trends, with crude oil showing significant gains while precious metals and natural gas face downward pressure. Investors will continue to monitor global cues, including currency fluctuations and economic indicators, which could influence future price movements across these commodities.
Data as on May 22, 2026, 02:30 PM IST.
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