In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹376 per quintal in Sitapur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Firewood Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹575
- Lowest Price Today₹300
- Average (Modal) Price₹376
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 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 0.0% below the period average, sitting just 34.6% 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 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹675 |
| 2 Baheri APMC | ₹615 |
| 3 Dibiapur APMC | ₹610 |
| 4 Nanuta APMC | ₹555 |
| 5 Rupaidiha APMC | ₹533 |
| 6 Naanpara APMC | ₹533 |
| 7 Unnao APMC | ₹523 |
| 8 Ayodhya APMC | ₹514 |
| 9 Auraiya APMC | ₹500 |
| 10 Balrampur APMC | ₹500 |
| 11 Hasanpur APMC | ₹500 |
| 12 Maigalganj APMC | ₹500 |
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.
The ₹175 (35.1%) 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 Sitapur APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹575, with the average around ₹376. 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 | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹376 |
| 17 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹426 |
| 16 Aug | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹494 |
| 14 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹423 |
| 13 Aug | ₹465 | ₹300 | ₹359 |
| 12 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹476 |
| 11 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹429 |
| 09 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹412 |
| 08 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹411 |
| 07 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹385 |
| 06 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹455 |
| 05 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹462 |
| 04 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹395 |
| 03 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹395 |
| 02 Aug | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹411 |
| 01 Aug | ₹575 | ₹435 | ₹509 |
| 31 Jul | ₹300 | ₹300 | ₹300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹575 | ₹300 | ₹447 |
| 28 Jul | ₹455 | ₹300 | ₹394 |
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
When picking where to sell Firewood, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Firewood rate at Sitapur APMC on 18 Aug 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.