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Mentha oil futures prices today rose by 1.62% to Rs 987 per kg as speculators enlarged their positions amid a firm trend at spot market on export demand.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil prices for delivery in August rose by Rs 15.80, or 1.62%, to Rs 987 per kg, with a trading volume of 149 lots.
Similarly, the oil prices for delivery in July higher by Rs 14.90, or 1.55%, to Rs 973.40 per kg, with a business turnover of 924 lots.
Traders said a firming trend at the spot markets on exports demand, amid restricted supplies from producing regions, mainly influenced mentha oil prices at futures trade here.
