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Mentha oil prices rose 0.70% to Rs 724.10 per kg in futures trade today on rising demand in spot markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in December gained Rs 5.10, or 0.70%, to Rs 724.10 per kg, with a trading volume of 52 lots.
Similarly, the oil for delivery in January 2015 edged up by Rs 4.30, or 0.58%, to Rs 734.70 per kg, with a business turnover of 194 lots.
Marketmen said a firming trend at spot markets amid restricted supplies from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh mainly influenced mentha oil prices at futures trade here.
