In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹398 per quintal in Sultanpur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Firewood Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹555
- Lowest Price Today₹325
- Average (Modal) Price₹398
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 2.2% below the period average, sitting just 34.8% 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
The table below lines up Firewood rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sultanpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹882 |
| 2 Bishalpur APMC | ₹625 |
| 3 Maigalganj APMC | ₹610 |
| 4 Bharthna APMC | ₹600 |
| 5 Ait APMC | ₹600 |
| 6 Purwa APMC | ₹575 |
| 7 Ayodhya APMC | ₹574 |
| 8 Rupaidiha APMC | ₹568 |
| 9 Balrampur APMC | ₹555 |
| 10 Jafarganj APMC | ₹545 |
| 11 Bareilly APMC | ₹522 |
| 12 Mohammdi APMC | ₹520 |
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.
That ₹362 (69.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Firewood fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Sultanpur APMC ranged between ₹325 and ₹610, with the average around ₹407. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹398 |
| 16 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹440 |
| 15 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹381 |
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹325 | ₹395 |
| 13 Aug | ₹445 | ₹325 | ₹364 |
| 12 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹359 |
| 11 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹424 |
| 10 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹435 |
| 09 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹427 |
| 08 Aug | ₹500 | ₹325 | ₹427 |
| 07 Aug | ₹610 | ₹325 | ₹486 |
| 06 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹434 |
| 05 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹447 |
| 04 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹407 |
| 03 Aug | ₹325 | ₹325 | ₹325 |
| 02 Aug | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹441 |
| 01 Aug | ₹545 | ₹445 | ₹474 |
| 31 Jul | ₹555 | ₹325 | ₹428 |
| 30 Jul | ₹610 | ₹400 | ₹528 |
| 29 Jul | ₹500 | ₹435 | ₹475 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Firewood today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Firewood rate at Sultanpur APMC on 17 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.