Mentha oil prices recovered by Rs 5.50 to Rs 1,202 per kg in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions, supported by a pick-up in spot demand.
Restricted supplies from producing regions also supported the uptrend in mentha oil prices.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, September mentha oil recovered by Rs 5.50, or 0.46% to Rs 1,202 per kg in a business turnover of 473 lots.
The October contract moved up by Rs 5, or 0.42% to Rs 1,206.50 per kg in 198 lots.
Marketmen said fresh buying by speculators following a pick up in spot demand mainly helped mentha oil prices to recover in the futures trade.
