In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹574 per quintal in Ayodhya APMC. See where this sits in the day's Firewood range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Ayodhya APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Firewood arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹555
- Average (Modal) Price₹574
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Firewood is about 38.2% above the period average, sitting just 4.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Firewood rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹882 |
| 2 Meerut APMC | ₹650 |
| 3 Bishalpur APMC | ₹625 |
| 4 Bharthna APMC | ₹600 |
| 5 Ait APMC | ₹600 |
| 6 Purwa APMC | ₹575 |
| 7 Ayodhya APMC | ₹574 |
| 8 Rupaidiha APMC | ₹564 |
| 9 Balrampur APMC | ₹555 |
| 10 Basti APMC | ₹555 |
| 11 Jafarganj APMC | ₹545 |
| 12 Mohammdi APMC | ₹520 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Firewood.
At ₹362 (69.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Firewood matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Ayodhya APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹600, with the average around ₹415. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹600 | ₹555 | ₹574 |
| 16 Aug | ₹555 | ₹500 | ₹525 |
| 15 Aug | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹311 |
| 14 Aug | ₹555 | ₹100 | ₹427 |
| 13 Aug | ₹500 | ₹380 | ₹457 |
| 12 Aug | ₹555 | ₹400 | ₹473 |
| 11 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 10 Aug | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹350 | ₹449 |
| 08 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 07 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 06 Aug | ₹445 | ₹100 | ₹371 |
| 05 Aug | ₹555 | ₹445 | ₹479 |
| 04 Aug | ₹140 | ₹140 | ₹140 |
| 03 Aug | ₹465 | ₹400 | ₹447 |
| 02 Aug | ₹555 | ₹445 | ₹482 |
| 01 Aug | ₹455 | ₹455 | ₹455 |
| 31 Jul | ₹555 | ₹445 | ₹500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹555 | ₹445 | ₹496 |
| 29 Jul | ₹555 | ₹435 | ₹502 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Firewood yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Firewood stood at Ayodhya APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.