Here's the 18 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Firewood was quoted at ₹475 per quintal in Barabanki APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Firewood Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹475
- Lowest Price Today₹475
- Average (Modal) Price₹475
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 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 7.0% above the period average, sitting just 22.1% 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
Here's how Firewood rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Moth APMC Leader | ₹600 |
| 2 Baheri APMC | ₹560 |
| 3 Powayan APMC | ₹545 |
| 4 Bahraich APMC | ₹535 |
| 5 Viswan APMC | ₹515 |
| 6 Hargaon (Laharpur) APMC | ₹514 |
| 7 Sikarpur APMC | ₹500 |
| 8 Mohammdi APMC | ₹500 |
| 9 Khaga APMC | ₹500 |
| 10 Muradabad APMC | ₹500 |
| 11 Balrampur APMC | ₹500 |
| 12 Siyana 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.
A spread of ₹100 (20.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Firewood prices at Barabanki APMC ranged between ₹410 and ₹610, with the average around ₹444. 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 Oct | ₹475 | ₹475 | ₹475 |
| 17 Oct | ₹475 | ₹475 | ₹475 |
| 16 Oct | ₹535 | ₹480 | ₹521 |
| 15 Oct | ₹550 | ₹500 | ₹527 |
| 14 Oct | ₹550 | ₹480 | ₹527 |
| 13 Oct | ₹570 | ₹480 | ₹523 |
| 12 Oct | ₹575 | ₹490 | ₹541 |
| 25 Sep | ₹410 | ₹410 | ₹410 |
| 24 Sep | ₹590 | ₹540 | ₹579 |
| 23 Sep | ₹590 | ₹590 | ₹590 |
| 21 Sep | ₹590 | ₹410 | ₹454 |
| 20 Sep | ₹540 | ₹410 | ₹473 |
| 19 Sep | ₹490 | ₹410 | ₹431 |
| 18 Sep | ₹410 | ₹410 | ₹410 |
| 16 Sep | ₹510 | ₹410 | ₹437 |
| 15 Sep | ₹410 | ₹410 | ₹410 |
| 14 Sep | ₹510 | ₹410 | ₹457 |
| 13 Sep | ₹510 | ₹410 | ₹452 |
| 12 Sep | ₹610 | ₹410 | ₹551 |
| 09 Sep | ₹600 | ₹410 | ₹505 |
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 day's best Firewood rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Firewood rate at Barabanki APMC on 18 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.