In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Rudauli APMC stood at the front of the pack for Firewood, clocking the day's best rate at ₹555 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Rudauli APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹555
- Lowest Price Today₹555
- Average (Modal) Price₹555
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date21 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.
Today's rate is about 43.0% above the period average and just 3.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Firewood rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rudauli APMC Leader | ₹555 |
| 2 Firozabad APMC | ₹500 |
| 3 Kasganj APMC | ₹450 |
| 4 Sultanpur APMC | ₹445 |
| 5 Akbarpur APMC | ₹445 |
| 6 Sandila APMC | ₹420 |
| 7 Gulavati APMC | ₹413 |
| 8 Aliganj APMC | ₹340 |
| 9 Lalganj APMC | ₹333 |
| 10 Prayagraj APMC | ₹300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Firewood.
The ₹255 (85.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Rudauli APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹575, with the average around ₹388. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 20 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 19 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹392 |
| 18 Aug | ₹400 | ₹350 | ₹377 |
| 17 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 15 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 14 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹376 |
| 13 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 12 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹395 |
| 11 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 09 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹450 |
| 07 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹467 |
| 06 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹445 | ₹350 | ₹369 |
| 04 Aug | ₹575 | ₹350 | ₹402 |
| 02 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 01 Aug | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 31 Jul | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹454 |
| 30 Jul | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 29 Jul | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹449 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Rudauli APMC set the pace for Firewood. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.