Refined oil prices edged higher by 80 paise to Rs 495.20 per 10 kg in futures trade today, tracking firming trend at spot markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange counter, refined soya oil for the October-month contract traded higher by 80 paise, or 0.16 per cent, to Rs 495.20 per 10 kg, with an open interest of one lot.
Similarly, the oil for delivery in November contract traded higher by a similar margin to Rs 486.20 per 10 kg, with just single lot.
Traders said pick up in demand for the upcoming festive and marriage season in the spot market led to a rise in refined soya oil futures prices.