NEW DELHI, Aug 7: Mentha oil prices fell 0.26 per cent to Rs 717 per kg in futures trading today as speculators reduced positions on the back of lower demand from consuming industries in the spot market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in September fell further by Rs 1.90, or 0.26 per cent to Rs 717 per kg in business turnover of 26 lots.
Similarly, the oil for delivery in August contract traded lower by Rs 1.60, or 0.23 per cent to Rs 704.50 per kg in 256 lots.
Analysts attributed fall in mentha oil prices at futures trade to reducing of positions by speculators, driven by lower demand from consuming industries in the spot market. (PTI)
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