Here's the 17 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Firewood was quoted at ₹442 per quintal in Basti APMC. See where this sits in the day's Firewood range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Basti APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹515
- Lowest Price Today₹350
- Average (Modal) Price₹442
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Firewood is about 0.3% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% 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
The table below lines up Firewood rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Basti APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Agra APMC Leader | ₹602 |
| 2 Moth APMC | ₹600 |
| 3 Gurusarai APMC | ₹600 |
| 4 Bishalpur APMC | ₹585 |
| 5 Pilibhit APMC | ₹579 |
| 6 Puranpur APMC | ₹578 |
| 7 Kosikalan APMC | ₹575 |
| 8 Powayan APMC | ₹555 |
| 9 Rupaidiha APMC | ₹535 |
| 10 Mishrit APMC | ₹535 |
| 11 Naanpara APMC | ₹515 |
| 12 Kiratpur APMC | ₹500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Firewood.
The ₹102 (20.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹590, with the average around ₹441. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹515 | ₹350 | ₹442 |
| 16 Oct | ₹455 | ₹455 | ₹455 |
| 15 Oct | ₹460 | ₹460 | ₹460 |
| 14 Oct | ₹460 | ₹460 | ₹460 |
| 13 Oct | ₹460 | ₹460 | ₹460 |
| 12 Oct | ₹470 | ₹470 | ₹470 |
| 23 Sep | ₹490 | ₹490 | ₹490 |
| 22 Sep | ₹490 | ₹350 | ₹434 |
| 19 Sep | ₹490 | ₹350 | ₹394 |
| 17 Sep | ₹490 | ₹350 | ₹444 |
| 15 Sep | ₹590 | ₹490 | ₹532 |
| 14 Sep | ₹490 | ₹490 | ₹490 |
| 13 Sep | ₹490 | ₹350 | ₹418 |
| 12 Sep | ₹590 | ₹590 | ₹590 |
| 11 Sep | ₹480 | ₹480 | ₹480 |
| 10 Sep | ₹580 | ₹480 | ₹520 |
| 08 Sep | ₹480 | ₹480 | ₹480 |
| 06 Sep | ₹480 | ₹480 | ₹480 |
| 05 Sep | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 04 Sep | ₹480 | ₹350 | ₹429 |
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
Before carting Firewood to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Firewood stood at Basti APMC on 17 Oct 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.