In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Gurusarai APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Firewood Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 15.2% above the period average, sitting just 1.6% 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gurusarai APMC Leader | ₹600 |
| 2 Moth APMC | ₹600 |
| 3 Hapur APMC | ₹500 |
| 4 Bangarmau APMC | ₹500 |
| 5 Jalaun APMC | ₹500 |
| 6 Shahjahanpur APMC | ₹480 |
| 7 Bareilly APMC | ₹460 |
| 8 Lalganj APMC | ₹450 |
| 9 Rampur APMC | ₹450 |
| 10 Baheri APMC | ₹415 |
| 11 Charra APMC | ₹400 |
| 12 Bilaspur APMC | ₹360 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Firewood.
At ₹240 (66.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Firewood matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Firewood prices at Gurusarai APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹610, with the average around ₹521. 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 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹610 | ₹610 | ₹610 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹610 | ₹500 | ₹542 |
| 01 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹510 | ₹500 | ₹507 |
| 27 Aug | ₹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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Firewood stood at Gurusarai 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.