Mentha oil up 1% on fresh buying

Prices rose due to pick-up in spot markets demand

Mentha oil futures for June gained by Rs 8.30, or one%, to Rs 922 per kg in 81 lots.     

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the May contract rose by Rs 8.20, or 0.90%, to Rs 927.30 per kg in 667 lots.

Prices rose as traders created fresh positions supported by pick-up in spot markets demand.

Restricted supplies from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh also influenced the mentha oil prices at futures trade.