In the latest market update for 21 Aug 2026, Firewood was quoted at ₹448 per quintal in Basti APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Firewood markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Firewood Price
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₹455
- Lowest Price Today₹445
- Average (Modal) Price₹448
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 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.
Right now Firewood is about 4.8% above the period average — just 19.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Ballia APMC Leader | ₹800 |
| 2 Powayan APMC | ₹615 |
| 3 Hapur APMC | ₹602 |
| 4 Meerut APMC | ₹600 |
| 5 Mohammdi APMC | ₹550 |
| 6 Bangarmau APMC | ₹521 |
| 7 Puranpur APMC | ₹505 |
| 8 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹502 |
| 9 Jaunpur APMC | ₹500 |
| 10 Mehmoodabad APMC | ₹500 |
| 11 Balrampur APMC | ₹500 |
| 12 Siyana 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 ₹300 (60.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹555, with the average around ₹428. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹455 | ₹445 | ₹448 |
| 20 Aug | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 19 Aug | ₹555 | ₹480 | ₹508 |
| 18 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 17 Aug | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 15 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 14 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 13 Aug | ₹555 | ₹445 | ₹487 |
| 12 Aug | ₹405 | ₹405 | ₹405 |
| 07 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 03 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹428 |
| 01 Aug | ₹545 | ₹350 | ₹505 |
| 31 Jul | ₹555 | ₹445 | ₹500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹480 | ₹480 | ₹480 |
| 27 Jul | ₹435 | ₹435 | ₹435 |
| 25 Jul | ₹435 | ₹435 | ₹435 |
| 23 Jul | ₹435 | ₹435 | ₹435 |
| 21 Jul | ₹430 | ₹350 | ₹375 |
| 20 Jul | ₹430 | ₹350 | ₹392 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Firewood changed hands at this rate in Basti APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.