New Delhi: Mentha oil prices rose by 1.38 percent to Rs 843.20 per kg in futures trade Tuesday as traders created fresh positions amid pick-up in demand from consuming industries.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in April was trading higher by Rs 11.50, or 1.38 percent, to Rs 843.20 per kg, clocking a business volume of 1,122 lots.
The oil for March contract gained Rs 11, or 1.34 per cent, to Rs 831.40 per kg, with a trading volume of 166 lots.
Analysts said the rise in mentha oil prices at futures trade was due to fresh positions built-up by speculators, triggered by firm demand from consuming industries in the physical markets against restricted supplies from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh.