At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in current month moved up by Rs 3.40, or 0.38 per cent to Rs 899 per kg in a business turnover of 165 lots.
In a similar fashion, the oil for delivery in far-month April traded higher by Rs 3.10, or 0.34 per cent to Rs 911 per kg in 17 lots.
Analysts said fresh positions built up by participants after demand picked up from consuming industries in the spot market amid restricted supplies from Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh helped mentha oil prices to trade higher at futures trade.