Mentha oil futures down on supply pressure

NEW DELHI, Sept 22:  Mentha oil prices fell by Rs 9.70 to Rs 671.30 per kg in futures trade today after participants reduced positions amid high supply pressure in the spot market against subdued industrial demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in September fell by Rs 9.70, or 1.42 per cent, to Rs 671.30 per kg, with a business turnover of Rs 466 lots.
Similarly, the oil for delivery in October declined by Rs 9.10, or 1.31 per cent, to Rs 682 per kg in 184 lots.
Marketmen attributed the fall in mentha oil futures to high supply pressure amid weak industrial demand.
Besides, higher output estimates too weighed on prices, they said. (PTI)

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