The price of gingely or sesame oil (known as ‘Nallennai’ in Tamil) has come down by Rs. 40/- per litre.
10 days ago, the price of 1st quality Agmark gingely oil was Rs. 260/- per litre.
Now, it is sold at Rs. 220/- per litre.
‘Kangeyam’ Agmark gingely oil, is now sold at Rs. 200/- per litre.
Traders inform that the harvest of sesame seeds has been larger in the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka and subsequently, there is a reduction in the manufacturing cost.