India, Nov. 14 -- Crude oil prices climbed Rs 65 to Rs 5,309 per barrel on Friday in futures trade as participants added positions amid firm spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for December delivery was up Rs 65, or 1.24%, at Rs 5,309 per barrel in 10,522 lots.

Analysts attributed the rise to increased betting by traders, which supported higher crude oil prices in the futures market.

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