In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹555 per quintal in Powayan APMC. This is one of several Firewood rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Firewood Rate
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₹555
- Lowest Price Today₹555
- Average (Modal) Price₹555
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Firewood rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Firewood is about 4.1% below the period average, sitting just 14.6% 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
This table ranks Firewood rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gurusarai APMC Leader | ₹600 |
| 2 Moth APMC | ₹600 |
| 3 Konch APMC | ₹600 |
| 4 Bharthna APMC | ₹600 |
| 5 Pilibhit APMC | ₹585 |
| 6 Nanuta APMC | ₹560 |
| 7 Powayan APMC | ₹555 |
| 8 Bishalpur APMC | ₹550 |
| 9 Kasganj APMC | ₹550 |
| 10 Naanpara APMC | ₹535 |
| 11 Unnao APMC | ₹535 |
| 12 Bangarmau APMC | ₹535 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹65 (12.1%), 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 Powayan APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹650, with the average around ₹579. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 15 Oct | ₹570 | ₹570 | ₹570 |
| 14 Oct | ₹570 | ₹500 | ₹554 |
| 13 Oct | ₹570 | ₹570 | ₹570 |
| 12 Oct | ₹595 | ₹595 | ₹595 |
| 24 Sep | ₹630 | ₹500 | ₹575 |
| 22 Sep | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 19 Sep | ₹650 | ₹650 | ₹650 |
| 16 Sep | ₹630 | ₹500 | ₹584 |
| 15 Sep | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 14 Sep | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 13 Sep | ₹630 | ₹630 | ₹630 |
| 12 Sep | ₹630 | ₹500 | ₹578 |
| 11 Sep | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹620 | ₹500 | ₹544 |
| 09 Sep | ₹620 | ₹620 | ₹620 |
| 07 Sep | ₹620 | ₹620 | ₹620 |
| 05 Sep | ₹620 | ₹620 | ₹620 |
| 30 Aug | ₹615 | ₹615 | ₹615 |
| 28 Aug | ₹635 | ₹635 | ₹635 |
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
Selling Firewood well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Firewood rate at Powayan APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.