Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹300 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. See where this sits in the day's Firewood range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Firewood Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular 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 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Firewood rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Firewood is about 8.3% below the period average — just 50.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Firewood rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Prayagraj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹675 |
| 2 Baheri APMC | ₹615 |
| 3 Dibiapur APMC | ₹610 |
| 4 Ayodhya APMC | ₹555 |
| 5 Nanuta APMC | ₹555 |
| 6 Bareilly APMC | ₹536 |
| 7 Rupaidiha APMC | ₹533 |
| 8 Unnao APMC | ₹523 |
| 9 Bishalpur APMC | ₹500 |
| 10 Firozabad APMC | ₹500 |
| 11 Robertsganj APMC | ₹500 |
| 12 Jalaun 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.
At ₹175 (35.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Firewood matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹610, with the average around ₹327. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 16 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹303 |
| 15 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹350 | ₹300 | ₹330 |
| 12 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹350 | ₹300 | ₹323 |
| 10 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹350 | ₹300 | ₹316 |
| 07 Aug | ₹600 | ₹300 | ₹376 |
| 05 Aug | ₹415 | ₹300 | ₹370 |
| 04 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹610 | ₹350 | ₹437 |
| 29 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹325 |
| 28 Jul | ₹610 | ₹500 | ₹582 |
| 27 Jul | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹350 | ₹300 | ₹336 |
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
The headline Firewood rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Firewood changed hands at this rate in Prayagraj APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.