Mentha oil prices were trading down by 0.64 per cent to Rs 1,028.10 per kg in futures trade today as speculators trimmed their positions, driven by a sluggish demand from consuming industries at the spot market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery this month declined by Rs 6.70, or 0.64 per cent, to Rs 1,028.10 per kg in a business turnover of 152 lots.
On similar lines, the oil for delivery in March traded lower by Rs 5.50, or 0.53 per cent, to Rs 1,034.80 per kg in 13 lots.
Analysts said offloading of positions by participants on the back of subdued demand from consuming industries in spot market against ample stocks position on higher supplies from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh mainly led to the decline in mentha oil prices at futures trade.
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