Crude oil futures rose Rs 13 to Rs 6,030 per barrel today as speculators created fresh positions, taking positive cues from the overseas market.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in November rose Rs 13 or 0.22 per cent to Rs 6,030 per barrel in a business turnover of 10,765 lots.

In a similar manner, the oil for delivery in December gained Rs 21 or 0.21 per cent to Rs 6,074 per barrel in 435 lots.

Market analysts attributed the rise in crude oil futures to a firm global trend.

Meanwhile, crude oil rose 54 cents to $97.40 a barrel in the New York Exchange.