NEW DELHI, Sept 19: Mentha oil prices rose further by 0.88 per cent to Rs 678.90 per kg in futures trading today as speculators enlarged positions, tracking a firm trend at spot market on rising demand from consuming industries.
Besides, tight supplies from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh further fuelled the uptrend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in September advanced by Rs 5.90, or 0.88 per cent, to Rs 678.90 per kg in business turnover of 424 lots.
Similarly, the oil for delivery in October contract gained Rs 5.90, or 0.86 per cent, to Rs 689.00 per kg in 170 lots.
Market analysts said besides rising demand from consuming industries in the spot market amid restricted arrivals from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh mainly kept mentha oil prices higher at futures trade. (PTI)
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