In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹300 per quintal in Fatehpur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Firewood Price
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₹300
- Lowest Price Today₹300
- Average (Modal) Price₹300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 30.4% below the period average and just 50.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Firewood rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹675 |
| 2 Baheri APMC | ₹615 |
| 3 Dibiapur APMC | ₹610 |
| 4 Mohammdi APMC | ₹556 |
| 5 Nanuta APMC | ₹555 |
| 6 Rupaidiha APMC | ₹533 |
| 7 Naanpara APMC | ₹533 |
| 8 Unnao APMC | ₹523 |
| 9 Ayodhya APMC | ₹514 |
| 10 Bishalpur APMC | ₹500 |
| 11 Maigalganj APMC | ₹500 |
| 12 Gurusarai APMC | ₹500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹175 (35.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Firewood prices at Fatehpur APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹600, with the average around ₹431. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹370 | ₹370 | ₹370 |
| 09 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 30 Jul | ₹575 | ₹445 | ₹499 |
| 26 Jul | ₹545 | ₹545 | ₹545 |
| 22 Jul | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 19 Jul | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 15 Jul | ₹370 | ₹370 | ₹370 |
| 11 Jul | ₹370 | ₹370 | ₹370 |
| 07 Jul | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 02 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹540 | ₹450 | ₹495 |
| 28 Jun | ₹540 | ₹540 | ₹540 |
| 25 Jun | ₹535 | ₹535 | ₹535 |
| 21 Jun | ₹535 | ₹300 | ₹379 |
| 18 Jun | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Firewood, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Fatehpur APMC posted this Firewood rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.