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Physical Rubber prices witness weakness on Friday

17 Aug 2026 Evaluate

Physical rubber prices witnessed weakness on Friday due to surging seasonal supply and slumping tire production demand. However, higher crude oil prices increased the production cost of petroleum-based synthetic rubber, which drove demand and supported prices for natural rubber.

Spot prices for the RSS-4 variety fell to Rs 279/kg compared to its previous closing of Rs 281/kg; while the RSS-5 variety declined to Rs 276/kg compared to its previous closing of Rs 278/kg.